Six molecules of a gas in a container have speeds $2 \,m/s, 5 \,m/s, 3 \,m/s, 6 \,m/s, 3 \,m/s$ and $5 \,m/s$. The root mean square (r.m.s.) speed is: (in $\,m/s$)

  • A
    $4$
  • B
    $1.7$
  • C
    $4.24$
  • D
    $5$

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