The velocities of gas particles can be modeled by the

Chapter 4, Problem 192SE

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QUESTION:

The velocities of gas particles can be modeled by the Maxwell distribution, whose probability

density function is given by

                               \(f(v)=4 \pi\left(\frac{m}{2 \pi K T}\right)^{3 / 2} v^{2} e^{-v^{2}(m /[2 K T])}, \quad v>0,\)

where 𝑚 is the mass of the particle, 𝐾 is Boltzmann’s constant, and 𝑇 is the absolute temperature.

a Find the mean velocity of these particles.

b The kinetic energy of a particle is given by \((1 / 2) m V^{2}\). Find the mean kinetic energy for a particle.

Equation Transcription:

Text Transcription:

f(v)=4pi(m over 2piKT)^3/2 v^2 e^-v^2(m/[2KT]), v>0,

(1/2)mV^2

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QUESTION:

The velocities of gas particles can be modeled by the Maxwell distribution, whose probability

density function is given by

                               \(f(v)=4 \pi\left(\frac{m}{2 \pi K T}\right)^{3 / 2} v^{2} e^{-v^{2}(m /[2 K T])}, \quad v>0,\)

where 𝑚 is the mass of the particle, 𝐾 is Boltzmann’s constant, and 𝑇 is the absolute temperature.

a Find the mean velocity of these particles.

b The kinetic energy of a particle is given by \((1 / 2) m V^{2}\). Find the mean kinetic energy for a particle.

Equation Transcription:

Text Transcription:

f(v)=4pi(m over 2piKT)^3/2 v^2 e^-v^2(m/[2KT]), v>0,

(1/2)mV^2

ANSWER:

Solution 192SE

Step1 of 3:

We have Maxwell distribution, whose probability density function is given by:

.

Here our goal is:

a). We need to find the mean velocity of these particles.

b). We need to find the mean kinetic energy for a particle. When The kinetic energy of a particle is given by


Step2 of 3:

a).

Let,

                                 

                             

Let,

 

             =

           

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