The pressure in interplanetary space is estimated to be of the order of 10^-14 Pa. Calculate: A) the average number of molecules per cubic meter B) the number of molecules colliding per cubic meter per second C) the mean free path in miles. Assume thay the only hydrogen atoms are present and free temperature is 1000k. Assume molecular diameter 0.2 mm.   Show complete solution, and round the final answer up to 4 decimal places.

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The pressure in interplanetary space is estimated to be of the order of 10^-14 Pa. Calculate:

A) the average number of molecules per cubic meter

B) the number of molecules colliding per cubic meter per second

C) the mean free path in miles.

Assume thay the only hydrogen atoms are present and free temperature is 1000k. Assume molecular diameter 0.2 mm.

 

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