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(a) Show that is the Maxwell–Boltzmann distribution of Eq.
Chapter 18, Problem 84P(choose chapter or problem)
QUESTION:
(a) Show that is the Maxwell–Boltzmann distribution of Eq. (18.32). (b) In terms of the physical definition of ƒ(?v?), explain why the integral in part (a) ?must ?have this value.
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QUESTION:
(a) Show that is the Maxwell–Boltzmann distribution of Eq. (18.32). (b) In terms of the physical definition of ƒ(?v?), explain why the integral in part (a) ?must ?have this value.
ANSWER:Solution 84P 3 mv2 a) (v)dv = 4( m )2 v e 2kTdv 0 2 kT 0 m 2 1 = 4( 2kT ) (4(2kT) 2kT =