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(a)
The numerical value of the
(a)

Answer to Problem 39AP
The numerical value of the
Explanation of Solution
Value of average speed is
Write the expression for the Maxwell-Boltzmann speed distribution function,
Here,
Write the expression for the average speed of a gas molecule.
Here,
Write the expression for the most probable speed of a gas molecule.
Here,
Write the formula to calculate the numerical value of the
Substitute
Conclusion:
Substitute
Thus, the numerical value of the
(b)
The numerical value of the
(b)

Answer to Problem 39AP
The numerical value of the
Explanation of Solution
Value of average speed is
From equation (3), Write the formula to calculate the numerical value of the
Conclusion:
Substitute
Thus, the numerical value of the
(c)
The numerical value of the
(c)

Answer to Problem 39AP
The numerical value of the
Explanation of Solution
Value of average speed is
Recall equation (3)
Conclusion:
Substitute
Therefore, the numerical value of the
(d)
The numerical value of the
(d)

Answer to Problem 39AP
The numerical value of the
Explanation of Solution
Value of average speed is
Recall equation (3)
Conclusion:
Substitute
Therefore, the numerical value of the
(e)
The numerical value of the
(e)

Answer to Problem 39AP
The numerical value of the
Explanation of Solution
Value of average speed is
Recall equation (3)
Conclusion:
Substitute
Thus, the numerical value of the
(f)
The numerical value of the
(f)

Answer to Problem 39AP
The numerical value of the
Explanation of Solution
Value of average speed is
Recall equation (3),
Conclusion:
Substitute
Thus, the numerical value of the
(g)
The numerical value of the
(g)

Answer to Problem 39AP
The numerical value of the
Explanation of Solution
Reacall equation (3)
Conclusion:
Substitute
Thus, the numerical value of the
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