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Mean free path formulae
Question

Mean free path of the molecules of an ideal gas at pressure p and temperature T is λ. What will be the mean free path of the same gas at pressure p/2 and temperature T?

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Solution

λTP for a given gas.

λ1λ=T1TPP1=TT.PP/2=2λ1=2λ

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