Practice MEAN FREE PATH - 12.7 | 12. KINETIC THEORY | CBSE 11 Physics Part 2
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Question 1

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What is the mean free path of a gas?

💡 Hint: Think about how frequently gas molecules collide.

Question 2

Easy

How does the number density affect the mean free path?

💡 Hint: Consider what happens when more molecules are in a given volume.

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Question 1

What does the mean free path indicate in gas behavior?

  • It measures average temperature
  • It represents average distance between collisions
  • It indicates molecular weight

💡 Hint: Reflect on the key definition.

Question 2

True or False: A larger mean free path suggests more molecular collisions.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Remember the relationship between path length and collision frequency.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

Given a gas with a number density of 3 × 10²⁵ m⁻³ and a molecular diameter of 1.5 × 10⁻¹⁰ m, calculate the mean free path.

💡 Hint: Ensure all units match when plugging values into the formula.

Question 2

Discuss how changing the conditions from STP to higher pressure influences the mean free path of a gas.

💡 Hint: Think through the relationship between pressure and molecular spacing.

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