Physics for Scientists and Engineers: A Strategic Approach with Modern Physics (3rd Edition)

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Chapter 18 - The Micro/Macro Connection - Exercises and Problems - Page 522: 5

Answer

a) $300\;\rm nm$ b) $600\;\rm nm$

Work Step by Step

a) We know that the mean free path is given by $$\lambda=\dfrac{V}{4\sqrt{2}\pi Nr^2}$$ So it is obvious that the mean free path is directly proportional to the volume. And since the volume is constant, the mean free path remains constant. Thus, $$\lambda_2=\lambda_1=\color{red}{\bf 300}\;\rm nm$$ ---- b) when heat is doubled at constant pressure, the final volume is then $$\dfrac{V_1}{T_1}=\dfrac{V_2}{T_2}$$ $T_2=2T_1$, $$\dfrac{V_1}{ \color{red}{\bf\not} T_1}=\dfrac{V_2}{2 \color{red}{\bf\not} T_1}$$ Thus, $$V_2=2V_1$$ And since $\lambda \propto V$, and $V$ is doubled, then $$\lambda_2=2\lambda_1=2(300)=\color{red}{\bf 600}\;\rm nm$$
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