Chapter 19, Problem 19.18E

Interpretation Introduction

(a)

Interpretation:

The units on $K$ by using equation $19.23$ are to be determined.

Concept introduction:

The distribution of speed of gas molecules is calculated by the formula,

$g_x=e^{\left(1/2\right)K{v}_x^2}\cdot e^C$

The simplified form of the above equation is,

$K=-\frac{m}{kT}$

Interpretation Introduction

(b)

Interpretation:

The units on $K$ by using equation $19.31$ are to be determined and whether they agree with the units found in part a is to be predicted.

Concept introduction:

The distribution of speed of gas molecules is calculated by the formula,

$g_x=e^{\left(1/2\right)K{v}_x^2}\cdot e^C$

The simplified form of the above equation is,

$K=-\frac{m}{kT}$