$A$ container is divided into two equal parts $L$ and $R$. If the root mean square (rms) speed of the molecules in part $L$ is equal to the average speed of the molecules in part $R$,find the ratio of the mass of a molecule in part $L$ to the mass of a molecule in part $R$.

  • A
    $\sqrt{3/2}$
  • B
    $\sqrt{\pi/4}$
  • C
    $\sqrt{2/3}$
  • D
    $3\pi/8$

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