An insulated container contains a monoatomic gas of molar mass $M$. The container is moving with velocity $V$. If it is stopped suddenly, the change in temperature of the gas is ($R$ = gas constant).

  • A
    $\frac{MV^2}{3R}$
  • B
    $\frac{MV^2}{2R}$
  • C
    $\frac{2MV^2}{3R}$
  • D
    $\frac{MV^2}{5R}$

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