In the kinetic theory of gases,which of these statements is/are true?
$(i)$ The pressure of a gas is proportional to the mean speed of the molecules.
$(ii)$ The root mean square speed of the molecules is proportional to the pressure.
$(iii)$ The rate of diffusion is proportional to the mean speed of the molecules.
$(iv)$ The mean translational kinetic energy of a gas is proportional to its kelvin temperature.

  • A
    $(ii)$ and $(iii)$ only
  • B
    $(i), (ii)$ and $(iv)$ only
  • C
    $(i)$ and $(iii)$ only
  • D
    $(iii)$ and $(iv)$ only

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