The pressure in interplanetary space is estimated to be of the order of 10^-14 Pa. Calculate (a) the average number of molecules per cubic meter (b) the number of molecules colliding per cubic meter per second (c) the mean free path in miles. Assume that the only hydrogen atoms are present and the temperature is 1000K. Assume molecular diameter = 0.2 nm. %3D

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The pressure in interplanetary space is
estimated to be of the order of 10^-14 Pa.
Calculate (a) the average number of
molecules per cubic meter (b) the number
of molecules colliding per cubic meter per
second (c) the mean free path in miles.
Assume that the only hydrogen atoms are
present and the temperature is 1000K.
Assume molecular diameter = 0.2 nm.
Transcribed Image Text:The pressure in interplanetary space is estimated to be of the order of 10^-14 Pa. Calculate (a) the average number of molecules per cubic meter (b) the number of molecules colliding per cubic meter per second (c) the mean free path in miles. Assume that the only hydrogen atoms are present and the temperature is 1000K. Assume molecular diameter = 0.2 nm.
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