(a) The mean free path for a classical gas is 1 Nnd' give a heuristic derivation of the mean free path explaining all the terms and any assump- tions made.

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(a) The mean free path for a classical gas is
1
l =
Nad'
give a heuristic derivation of the mean free path explaining all the terms and any assump-
tions made.
(b) The Boltzmann transport equation for a classical distribution function is
+ở .V7ƒ +ã · Võƒ =
collisions
Briefly sketch how it is derived and explain the terms.
(c) Explain the significance of the relaxation time Te, and use the relaxation time approxi-
mation to rewrite the Boltzmann transport equatio.
Transcribed Image Text:(a) The mean free path for a classical gas is 1 l = Nad' give a heuristic derivation of the mean free path explaining all the terms and any assump- tions made. (b) The Boltzmann transport equation for a classical distribution function is +ở .V7ƒ +ã · Võƒ = collisions Briefly sketch how it is derived and explain the terms. (c) Explain the significance of the relaxation time Te, and use the relaxation time approxi- mation to rewrite the Boltzmann transport equatio.
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