NEET2014Physics-Kinetic Theory
NEET 2014 Physics Mean Free Path MCQ Question
Type: MCQ-conceptual-Easy-Class 11
The mean free path of molecules of a gas (radius r) is inversely proportional to
A
r³
B
r²
C
r
D
√r
Correct Answer
Option B
Detailed Explanation
The mean free path λ is inversely proportional to the square of the radius of the molecules, λ ∝ 1/r², according to the kinetic theory of gases.
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