Helium and argon are placed in a flask at the same room temperature $(300 \ K)$. What is the ratio of the average kinetic energies (per molecule) of helium and argon?

  • A
    $1: 10$
  • B
    $10: 1$
  • C
    $1: \sqrt{10}$
  • D
    $1: 1$

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