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Mean Free Path and Constant C Analysis

The document provides the equation for the mean free path of a molecule as λ = C⋅ m ρ⋅ d^2. It then solves for the constant C in the equation and determines that C is dimensionless based on the dimensions of the other terms.

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Mean Free Path and Constant C Analysis

The document provides the equation for the mean free path of a molecule as λ = C⋅ m ρ⋅ d^2. It then solves for the constant C in the equation and determines that C is dimensionless based on the dimensions of the other terms.

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Problem 1.

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[Difficulty: 1]

Given: Find: Solution:

Equation for mean free path of a molecule. Dimensions of C for a diemsionally consistent equation. Use the mean free path equation. Then "solve" for C and use dimensions. = C m d
2 2

The mean free path equation is

"Solving" for C, and using dimensions

C=

d m L

M L
3

C=

=0

The constant C is dimensionless.

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