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Two gases - argon (atomic radius 0.07nm, atomic weight 40 ) and xenon (atomic radius 0.1nm, atomic weight 140 ) have the same number density and are at the same temperature. The ratio of their respective mean free times is closest to:
PhysicsKinetic Theory of GasesJEE MainJEE Main 2020 (09 Jan Shift 2)
Options:
  • A 3.67
  • B 1.83
  • C 2.3
  • D 4.67
Solution:
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The correct answer is: 1.83
Mean free time =12nπd2vrms
tArtXe=dXe2dAr2×m1m2
=0.10.072×40140
=1072×27=1.09
closest value is 1.83

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