glass container encloses a low pressure of 02 gas at 298 K. The molecular weight of 02 is 32.0 g/mol.  (A) Calculate the mean squared velocity, v², of these molecules in units of m²/s². (B) Find the root mean squared speed along the x-axis, Vx. (C) Would Vx be lower, higher, or the same under the same conditions if the gas were He instead of 02? Please explain your answer in 15 words or less.

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A glass container encloses a low pressure of 02 gas at 298 K. The molecular weight of 02 is 32.0 g/mol. 

(A) Calculate the mean squared velocity, v², of these molecules in units of m²/s².

(B) Find the root mean squared speed along the x-axis, Vx. (C) Would Vx be lower, higher, or the same under the same conditions if the gas were He instead of 02? Please explain your answer in 15 words or less.

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