Which of the following statement$(s)$ is (are) correct regarding the root mean square speed $(U_{rms})$ and average translational kinetic energy $(\varepsilon_{av})$ of a molecule in a gas at equilibrium?
$(1)$ $U_{rms}$ is doubled when its temperature is increased four times
$(2)$ $\varepsilon_{av}$ at a given temperature does not depend on its molecular mass
$(3)$ $U_{rms}$ is inversely proportional to the square root of its molecular mass
$(4)$ $\varepsilon_{av}$ is doubled when its temperature is increased four times

  • A
    $(1), (2), (3)$
  • B
    $(1), (2), (4)$
  • C
    $(1), (3), (4)$
  • D
    $(2), (3), (4)$

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