$A$ sample contains a mixture of helium and oxygen gas. The ratio of the root mean square speed of helium to oxygen in the sample is:

  • A
    $\frac{1}{32}$
  • B
    $\frac{2 \sqrt{2}}{1}$
  • C
    $\frac{1}{4}$
  • D
    $\frac{1}{2 \sqrt{2}}$

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