Multiple choice general knowledge

At room temperature, the average air molecule travels at the speed of a rifle bullet.

  1. True

  2. False
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Explanation

At room temperature (20°C), air molecules travel at approximately 460-500 meters per second, which is comparable to the speed of a rifle bullet. This is due to their thermal energy - higher temperature means faster molecular motion. This speed is well within the range of typical rifle bullet velocities (300-1000 m/s).

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