The speed of an oxygen molecule in a gas is $u$. If the temperature is doubled and the molecule dissociates into two atoms,the speed will be:

  • A
    $4u$
  • B
    $u$
  • C
    $2u$
  • D
    $u\sqrt{2}$

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