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In deriving the ideal-gas equation from the kinetic- molecular model, we ignored potential energy due to the earth’s gravity. Is this omission justified? Why or why not?

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In deriving the ideal-gas equation from the kinetic- molecular model, we ignored potential energy due to the earth’s gravity. Is this omission justified? Why or why not?

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Solution 18DQ The ideal gas equation is derived from the assumption that, the interaction of the gas particles in between themselves is zero. With that, the gravitational effects are extremely less. We know that, gravity is the weakest force in nature. The universal gravitational consta

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