How is the mean free path (λ) in a gas related to the interatomic distance?
Physics · NEET · NTA Exams — KINETIC THEORY OF GASES
How is the mean free path (λ) in a gas related to the interatomic distance?
- λ is 10 times the interatomic distance.
- λ is 100 times the interatomic distance.
- λ is 1000 times the interatomic distance.
- λ is 0.1 times the interatomic distance.
Answer
(B) λ is 100 times the interatomic distance.
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