In the kinetic theory of gases, the term 'mean free path' refers to:

Practice Questions

Q1
In the kinetic theory of gases, the term 'mean free path' refers to:
  1. The average distance traveled by a molecule between collisions
  2. The average speed of gas molecules
  3. The average time between collisions
  4. The average distance of the gas from the walls of the container

Questions & Step-by-Step Solutions

In the kinetic theory of gases, the term 'mean free path' refers to:
Correct Answer: Mean free path
  • Step 1: Understand that gases are made up of tiny particles called molecules.
  • Step 2: Realize that these molecules are constantly moving around in random directions.
  • Step 3: Know that as molecules move, they sometimes bump into each other.
  • Step 4: The mean free path is the average distance a molecule travels before it hits another molecule.
  • Step 5: This concept helps us understand how gases behave and how often collisions happen.
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