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Calculate the value of the mean free path λ for oxygen molecules at temperature 27°C and pressure 1.01×105 Pa. Assume the molecular diameter 0.3 nm and the gas is ideal. k=1.38×10-23 J K-1
PhysicsKinetic Theory of GasesJEE MainJEE Main 2021 (16 Mar Shift 2)
Options:
  • A 58 nm
  • B 32 nm
  • C 86 nm
  • D 102 nm
Solution:
1221 Upvotes Verified Answer
The correct answer is: 102 nm

λ=RT2πd2 NAP

λ=8.314×3002×3.14×0.3×10-92×6.023×1023×1.01×105

λ=102 nm

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