The speed distribution of molecules in a container is the Maxwell distribution v m , (v) ,

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The speed distribution of molecules in a container is the Maxwell distribution vm, (v) , and vrms. The number with speed v that hit the wall in a given time is proportional to the speed v and to f (v). Thus, if there is a very small hole in the wall (too small to have much effect on the distribution inside), the speed distribution of those that escape is F(v) ∞ vf (v) ∞ v3e-mv2/2kT. Show that the mean energy of those that escape is 2kT.

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Modern Physics

ISBN: 9781429250788

6th Edition

Authors: Paul A. Tipler, Ralph Llewellyn

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