What is the thermal energy of the air in the room

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A 3.8 kg ball is at rest on the floor in a 1.2 m ? 1.2 m ? 1.2 m room of air at STP. Air is 80% nitrogen (N2) and 20% oxygen (O2) by volume.

(a) What is the thermal energy of the air in the room?

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(b) What fraction of the thermal energy would have to be conveyed to the ball for it to be spontaneously launched to a height of 1.2 m?

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