considering a very small object, such as a grain of pollen, in a gas, the number of molecules striking its surface would also be relatively small. Could we expect the grain of pollen to experience any fluctuations in pressure due to statistical fluctuations in the number of gas molecules striking it in a given amount of time?

considering a very small object, such as a grain of pollen, in a gas, the number of molecules striking its surface would also be relatively small. Could we expect the grain of pollen to experience any fluctuations in pressure due to statistical fluctuations in the number of gas molecules striking it in a given amount of time?

Physics for Scientists and Engineers: Foundations and Connections

1st Edition

ISBN:9781133939146

Author:Katz, Debora M.

Publisher:Katz, Debora M.

Chapter19: Temperature, Thermal Expansion And Gas Laws

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 39PQ

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