An insulated box containing a diatomic gas of molar mass $M$ is moving with a velocity $v$. The box is suddenly stopped. The resulting change in temperature is

  • A
    $\frac{Mv^2}{2R}$
  • B
    $\frac{Mv^2}{3R}$
  • C
    $\frac{Mv^2}{5R}$
  • D
    $\frac{2Mv^2}{5R}$

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