Root mean square speed
Description
Root-mean-square speed is the measure of the speed of particles in a gas that is most convenient for problem solving within the kinetic theory of gases. It is defined as the square root of the average velocity-squared of the molecules in a gas.
Related formulasVariables
vrms | Root mean square speed (m/s) |
R | molar gas constant |
T | Temperature (K) |
Mm | Molar mass (kg/mol) |