STANDARDPhysics-Kinetic Theory of Gases

STANDARD Physics Mean Free Path MCQ Question

Type: MCQ-conceptual-Medium-Class 11

The mean free path λ of molecules is given by where n is the number of molecules per unit volume and d is the diameter of the molecules.

A

√2πnd²

B

1/πnd²

C

1/√2πnd²

D

1/√2πnd²

Correct Answer

Option C

Detailed Explanation

Mean free path λ of a molecule is represented as: λ = 1/√2πd² * N/V where N = no. of molecules, V = volume, n = N/V. So, λ = 1/√2πd²n. The correct answer is 1/√2πnd².

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