If n is the number density and d is the diameter of the molecule, then the average distance covered by a molecule between two successive collisions (i.e. mean free path) is represented by :
- (A)
- (B)
- (C)✓ Correct
- (D)
Answer: (C)
Solution
From the kinetic theory of gases, the mean free path is
The factor accounts for the relative motion between colliding molecules, is the collision cross-section, and is the number density.
The factor accounts for the relative motion between colliding molecules, is the collision cross-section, and is the number density.
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