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The decrease in the rms speed of the air molecules in lungs.
Answer to Problem 106P
The decrease in the rms speed of the air molecules in lungs is
Explanation of Solution
The temperature change of ground squirrel during hibernation is from
Write the formula for the rms speed.
Here,
Refer equation (I) and write an equation for the change in rms speed.
Here,
Write the formula for the mass of air.
Here,
Substitute equation (III) in equation (II).
Conclusion:
Substitute
The decrease in the rms speed of the air molecules in lungs is
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