The Mean Free Path of Molecules in a Gas Is

question 77

Multiple Choice

The mean free path of molecules in a gas is:

• A)the average distance they travel before escaping
• B)the average distance they travel between collisions
• C)the greatest distance they travel between collisions
• D)the shortest distance they travel between collisions
• E)the average distance they travel before splitting apart

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