A Nitrogen Molecule Has a Diameter of About 0 $\mu$ MA Tank Containing Nitrogen at Standard Temperature and Pressure Has

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Multiple Choice

A nitrogen molecule has a diameter of about 0.29 nm.The mean free path of a nitrogen molecule in a tank of dry nitrogen at room temperature and standard pressure is about 0.10 $\mu$ m.A tank containing nitrogen at standard temperature and pressure has volume V.If the tank is compressed by means of a piston to 20% of its original volume,what is the mean free path for a nitrogen molecule under the new conditions?

• A) 0.089 \(\mu\)m
• B) 0.125 \(\mu\)m
• C) 0.080 \(\mu\)m
• D) 0.112 \(\mu\)m

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