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The Rosin-Rammler-Bennet (RRB) equation is used to describe size distribution in fine dust.
(a) Numerically calculate the mass density distribution
(b) Using your results from part (a ), calculate the mode size of the mass density distribution-that is, the size at which the derivative of
(c) Find the surface area per mass of the dust
The equation is valid only for spherical particles. Assume a density
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