Five gas molecules chosen at random are found to have speeds of $500, 600, 700, 800$ and $900 \ m/s$. Which of the following statements is correct?

  • A
    The root mean square speed and the average speed are the same.
  • B
    The root mean square speed is $14 \ m/s$ higher than the average speed.
  • C
    The root mean square speed is $14 \ m/s$ lower than the average speed.
  • D
    The root mean square speed is $\sqrt{14} \ m/s$ higher than the average speed.

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