At the surface of the sun, the temperature is about 6000 K, and all the substances present
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At the surface of the sun, the temperature is about 6000 K, and all the substances present are gaseous. From data given by the light spectrum of the sun, it is known that most elements are present.
(a) What is the average kinetic energy of translation of an atom at the surface of the sun?
(b) What is the range of rms speeds at the surface of the sun if the atoms present range from hydrogen (M = 1 g/mol) to uranium (M = 238 g/mol)?
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