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The Mean Free Path of Molecule is the average distance an object will move between collisions. Check FAQs
λ=12nπd2
λ - Mean Free Path of Molecule?n - Number Density?d - Distance between Two Bodies?π - Archimedes' constant?

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0.0002Edit=1210Edit3.141612Edit2
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Mean Free Path of Single-Species Gas Solution

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FIRST Step Consider the formula
λ=12nπd2
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
λ=12101/m³π12m2
Next Step Substitute values of Constants
λ=12101/m³3.141612m2
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
λ=12103.1416122
Next Step Evaluate
λ=0.000156304915999498m
LAST Step Rounding Answer
λ=0.0002m

Mean Free Path of Single-Species Gas Formula Elements

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Mean Free Path of Molecule
The Mean Free Path of Molecule is the average distance an object will move between collisions.
Symbol: λ
Measurement: WavelengthUnit: m
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Number Density
Number Density is the moles of particles per unit volume.
Symbol: n
Measurement: Number DensityUnit: 1/m³
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Distance between Two Bodies
Distance between Two Bodies is the measurement of how far two bodies are placed.
Symbol: d
Measurement: LengthUnit: m
Note: Value can be positive or negative.
Archimedes' constant
Archimedes' constant is a mathematical constant that represents the ratio of the circumference of a circle to its diameter.
Symbol: π
Value: 3.14159265358979323846264338327950288
sqrt
A square root function is a function that takes a non-negative number as an input and returns the square root of the given input number.
Syntax: sqrt(Number)

Other Formulas to find Mean Free Path of Molecule

​Go Mean Free Path using Number Density
λ=1nπd2

Other formulas in Elements of Kinetic Theory category

​Go Pressure using Kinetic Energy per Mole
p=23EtransV
​Go Volume of Gas
V=23Etransp
​Go Kinetic Energy per Mole
Etrans=32pV
​Go Pressure using Molar Volume
p=23EtransVm

How to Evaluate Mean Free Path of Single-Species Gas?

Mean Free Path of Single-Species Gas evaluator uses Mean Free Path of Molecule = 1/(sqrt(2)*Number Density*pi*Distance between Two Bodies^2) to evaluate the Mean Free Path of Molecule, Mean Free Path of Single-Species Gas the formula is defined as the function of number density, pi and distance traveled between two molecules. Mean Free Path of Molecule is denoted by λ symbol.

How to evaluate Mean Free Path of Single-Species Gas using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Mean Free Path of Single-Species Gas, enter Number Density (n) & Distance between Two Bodies (d) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Mean Free Path of Single-Species Gas

What is the formula to find Mean Free Path of Single-Species Gas?
The formula of Mean Free Path of Single-Species Gas is expressed as Mean Free Path of Molecule = 1/(sqrt(2)*Number Density*pi*Distance between Two Bodies^2). Here is an example- 0.000156 = 1/(sqrt(2)*10*pi*12^2).
How to calculate Mean Free Path of Single-Species Gas?
With Number Density (n) & Distance between Two Bodies (d) we can find Mean Free Path of Single-Species Gas using the formula - Mean Free Path of Molecule = 1/(sqrt(2)*Number Density*pi*Distance between Two Bodies^2). This formula also uses Archimedes' constant and Square Root Function function(s).
What are the other ways to Calculate Mean Free Path of Molecule?
Here are the different ways to Calculate Mean Free Path of Molecule-
  • Mean Free Path of Molecule=1/(Number Density*pi*Distance between Two Bodies^2)OpenImg
Can the Mean Free Path of Single-Species Gas be negative?
No, the Mean Free Path of Single-Species Gas, measured in Wavelength cannot be negative.
Which unit is used to measure Mean Free Path of Single-Species Gas?
Mean Free Path of Single-Species Gas is usually measured using the Meter[m] for Wavelength. Megameter[m], Kilometer[m], Centimeter[m] are the few other units in which Mean Free Path of Single-Species Gas can be measured.
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