Does Halving Molecules Double RMS Speed?

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Does the rms speed of a gas change when the no of molecules are lowered, isothermally?
I know that at same temp, avg kinetic energy remains the same.
m1 (v1)2 = m2 (v2)2

If m2 = m1/2, v22 = 2 v12
Is this correct?
 
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