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 :
- 1 2n d2
- 1 2n2 2d2
- 1 2n d2
- 2n d2
Answer
(1) 1 2n d2
Solution
= 1 2 n d2
in time t a molecule sweeps a collision cylinder of cross-section d2; using the relative speed 2 v, collisions per unit path = 2 n d2
Answer: (1)