The $rms$ speed of a molecule of a diatomic gas is $v$. When the temperature is doubled,the molecule dissociates into two atoms. The new $rms$ speed of the atom is:

  • A
    $v$
  • B
    $\sqrt{2}v$
  • C
    $2v$
  • D
    $4v$

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