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The Mean Free Path of Molecule is the average distance an object will move between collisions. Check FAQs
λ=1nπd2
λ - Mean Free Path of Molecule?n - Number Density?d - Distance Between Two Bodies?π - Archimedes' constant?

Mean Free Path using Number Density Example

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0.0002Edit=19.8987Edit3.141612Edit2
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Mean Free Path using Number Density Solution

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FIRST Step Consider the formula
λ=1nπd2
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
λ=19.89871/m³π12m2
Next Step Substitute values of Constants
λ=19.89871/m³3.141612m2
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
λ=19.89873.1416122
Next Step Evaluate
λ=0.000223309992364755m
LAST Step Rounding Answer
λ=0.0002m

Mean Free Path using Number Density Formula Elements

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Constants
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

Other Formulas to find Mean Free Path of Molecule

​Go Mean Free Path of Single-Species Gas
λ=12nπd2

Other formulas in Elements of Kinetic Theory category

​Go Pressure using Kinetic Energy per Mole
p=23E'tV
​Go Volume of Gas
V=23Etp
​Go Kinetic Energy per Mole
E't=32pV
​Go Pressure using Molar Volume
p=23E'tVm

How to Evaluate Mean Free Path using Number Density?

Mean Free Path using Number Density evaluator uses Mean Free Path of Molecule = 1/(Number Density*pi*Distance Between Two Bodies^2) to evaluate the Mean Free Path of Molecule, Mean Free Path using Number Density formula is defined as the average distance traveled by a moving particle, such as a molecule of a gas, between successive collisions with other particles in a given medium, providing insight into the kinetic properties of gases and their behavior under various conditions. Mean Free Path of Molecule is denoted by λ symbol.

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

FAQs on Mean Free Path using Number Density

What is the formula to find Mean Free Path using Number Density?
The formula of Mean Free Path using Number Density is expressed as Mean Free Path of Molecule = 1/(Number Density*pi*Distance Between Two Bodies^2). Here is an example- 0.000221 = 1/(9.89873*pi*12^2).
How to calculate Mean Free Path using Number Density?
With Number Density (n) & Distance Between Two Bodies (d) we can find Mean Free Path using Number Density using the formula - Mean Free Path of Molecule = 1/(Number Density*pi*Distance Between Two Bodies^2). This formula also uses Archimedes' constant .
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/(sqrt(2)*Number Density*pi*Distance Between Two Bodies^2)OpenImg
Can the Mean Free Path using Number Density be negative?
No, the Mean Free Path using Number Density, measured in Wavelength cannot be negative.
Which unit is used to measure Mean Free Path using Number Density?
Mean Free Path using Number Density 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 using Number Density can be measured.
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