Problem 3An alveolus has a radius of about 150 um. If the diffusion constant of O2 in air at 310 K is 0.2 cm2/s,how long would it take for the 02 concentration in an alveolus to become uniform after a disturbance?In other words, suggest a characteristic time for this case (in s, correct to to 2 significant figures).

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An alveolus has a radius of about 150 um. If the diffusion constant of 02 in air at 310 K is 0.2 cm2/s, how long would it take for the O2 concentration in an alveolus to become uniform after a disturbance? In other words, suggest a characteristic time for this case (in s, correct to to 2 significant figures).

An alveolus has a radius of about 150 um. If the diffusion constant of 02 in air at 310 K is 0.2 cm2/s, how long would it take for the O2 concentration in an alveolus to become uniform after a disturbance? In other words, suggest a characteristic time for this case (in s, correct to to 2 significant figures).

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