Atoms in a solid are not stationary. They vibrate about their equilibrium positions. Typically, the frequency of vibration is about 2.0 × 10¹² Hz, and the amplitude is about 1.1 × 10⁻¹¹ m. For a typical atom, what is its maximum speed?
a. 108 m/s
b. 10.8 m/s
c. 128 m/s
d. 12.8 m/s
e. 138 m/s