Calculate the rms speed of helium atoms near the surface of the Sun at a temperature of about 5100 K. Express your answer to two significant figures and include the appropriate units.

Explanation:

From the question we are told that:

Temperature

Generally the equation for RMS Speed is mathematically given by

Where

And

gpe = mass x gravity constant x height or… gpe = mgh

where… mass: measured in kilograms (kg)

gravity: gravity constant on earth = 10.00 m/s2

height: measured in meters (m)

gpe: measured in joules (j) or kilojoules (kj)

how do you solve gpe?

gravitational potential energy (gpe) is the energy an object has because of its position above the. ground.

gpe = mass x gravity constant x height or… gpe = mgh.

mass:

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formula.

example:

given values:

mass = 0.3 kg.