
(a)
The distance travelled by the oxygen molecule between the collisions with other molecules.
(a)

Answer to Problem 119P
The distance travelled by the oxygen molecule between the collisions with other molecules is
Explanation of Solution
Given that the diameter of the molecule is
Write the expression for the mean free path between consecutive collisions.
Here,
Write the ideal gas law equation.
Here,
Solve equation (II) for
Use equation (III) in (I).
The pressure of still air is about
Conclusion:
Substitute
Therefore, the distance travelled by the oxygen molecule between the collisions with other molecules is
(b)
The number of collisions in
(b)

Answer to Problem 119P
The number of collisions in
Explanation of Solution
Given that the diameter of the molecule is
Write the expression for the rms speed of the molecules.
Here,
In one second, it can be imagined that the molecules moving with the rms speed and leaving a trail
Write the expression for the distance travelled by the molecule in
Write the expression for the number of collisions
Conclusion:
Substitute
Substitute
Substitute
Therefore, the number of collisions in
(c)
The total distance travelled by the molecule in
(c)

Answer to Problem 119P
The total distance travelled by the molecule in
Explanation of Solution
From part (b), it is obtained that the distance travelled by the molecule in
Conclusion:
Therefore, the total distance travelled by the molecule in
(d)
The displacement of the molecule in
(d)

Answer to Problem 119P
The displacement of the molecule in
Explanation of Solution
It is obtained that the distance travelled by the oxygen molecule between the collisions with other molecules is
Write the expression for the component of displacement of a diffusing molecule.
Here,
There will be components
Write the expression for the displacement of the molecule in
Conclusion:
Substitute
Substitute
Therefore, the displacement of the molecule in
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