The rms velocity $u_{rms}$,mean velocity $u_{av}$ and most probable velocity $u_{mp}$ of a gas differ from each other at a given temperature. Which of the following ratios regarding them is correct?

  • A
    $\frac{u_{rms}}{u_{av}} = 1.20$
  • B
    $\frac{u_{av}}{u_{mp}} = 1.12$
  • C
    $\frac{u_{rms}}{u_{mp}} = 1.15$
  • D
    $\frac{u_{av}}{u_{rms}} = 0.98$

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