Temperature and Average kinetic energy of moleces

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The discussion centers on the relationship between temperature and the average kinetic energy of molecules, specifically hydrogen molecules, in air. It is established that adding or removing hydrogen molecules with speeds above or below 1980 m/s directly affects the temperature of the air. The critical speed of 1980 m/s serves as a threshold for determining whether the temperature will increase or decrease. The conversation emphasizes the importance of understanding average molecular speeds in thermodynamic calculations.

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1. The temperature of air wil ... if we add a hydrogen molecule of a speed higher than 1980 m s/-1.
2. The temperature of air will ... if we take away a hydrogen molecule of a speed highr than 1980 m s /-1.
3. The temperature of air will ... if we take away a hydrogen molecule of a speed lower than 1980 m s /-1.
4. The temperature of air will ... if we add a hydrogen molecule of a speed lower than 1980 m s/-1.
 
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Is the assumption here that the average speed of all the molecules is 1980 m s/-1? Because if it is not, the answers could be anyone's guess.

Also, what do you think the answer should be?
 
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