Calculate the value of mean free path (λ) for oxygen molecules at temperature 27° C and pressure 1.01*10⁵ Pa. Assume the molecular diameter 0.3 nm and the gas is ideal. (k = 1.38 x 10⁻²³ JK⁻¹)
Calculate the value of mean free path (λ) for oxygen molecules at temperature 27° C and pressure 1.01*10⁵ Pa. Assume the molecular diameter 0.3 nm and the gas is ideal. (k = 1.38 x 10⁻²³ JK⁻¹)
Option 1 - <p>58 nm</p>
Option 2 - <p>86 nm</p>
Option 3 - <p>32 nm</p>
Option 4 - <p>102 nm</p>
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Correct Option - 4
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λ = kT / (√2πd²P)
= (1.38*10? ²³ * 300) / (√2 * 3.14 * (0.3*10? )² * 1.01*10? )
≈ 102 nm
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