The atomic and molecular rms speeds of gases, vrms, are usually quite large, even at low temperatures. What is vrms, in meters per second, for helium atoms at 4.8 K (which is close to the point of liquefaction)? Numeric   : A numeric value is expected and not an expression. vrms = __________________________________________

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The atomic and molecular rms speeds of gases, vrms, are usually quite large, even at low temperatures.

What is vrms, in meters per second, for helium atoms at 4.8 K (which is close to the point of liquefaction)?
Numeric   : A numeric value is expected and not an expression.
vrms = __________________________________________

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