In interstellar space it is estimated that atomic hydrogen exists at a concentration of one particle per cubic meter. If the collision diameter is 2.5 x 10-10 m, calculate the mean free path h. The temperature of interstellar space is 2.7 K.

In interstellar space it is estimated that atomic hydrogen exists at a concentration of one particle per cubic meter. If the collision diameter is 2.5 x 10-10 m, calculate the mean free path h. The temperature of interstellar space is 2.7 K.

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Activity 1-1 part 2

2. In interstellar space it is estimated that atomic hydrogen exists at a
concentration of one particle per cubic meter. If the collision diameter is
2.5 x 10-10
m, calculate the mean free path . The temperature of
interstellar space is 2.7 K.

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