For a Gas at Thermal Equilibrium the Average Speed V

Multiple Choice

For a gas at thermal equilibrium the average speed v, the most probable speed v_p, and the root-mean-square speed v_rms are in the order:

A) v_p < v_rms < v
B) v_rms < v_p < v
C) v < v_rms < v_p
D) v_p < v < v_rms
E) v < v_p < v_rms