(a)
The distance from A of the impact points of molecules.
(a)
Answer to Problem 3P
The distance covered by molecules travelling at
Explanation of Solution
The molecule covers d distance in t time with the speed of v.
Write the expression for
Here,
Substitute
Here, d is the diameter of cylinder and v is the velocity of molecule.
Write the expression for distance covered.
Here, s is the distance covered.
Substitute
Write the expression for average velocity.
Here, m is the mass of gas molecule,
Write the expression for root mean square velocity.
Here,
Write the expression for most probable velocity.
Here,
Conclusion:
Substitute
Substitute
Substitute
Substitute 6250 for N,
Substitute 6250 for N,
Substitute 6250 for N,
Thus, the distance covered by molecules travelling at
(b)
The reason why
(b)
Answer to Problem 3P
The molecules of
Explanation of Solution
The momentum of
Conclusion:
Thus, the molecules of
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