JEE Main202313 Apr 2023Evening ShiftPhysicsKinetic Theory of GasesActual
The mean free path of molecules of a certain gas at STP is 1500 d , where d is the diameter of the gas molecules. While maintaining the standard pressure, the mean free path of the molecules at 373 K is approximately:
Options
- A750 d
- B1098 d
- C2049 d
- D1500 d
Correct answer
C. 2049 d
Step-by-step solution
The mean free path is given by the relation, λ = R T 2 π d 2 N A P So, λ ∝ T Let λ ' be the new mean free path. Hence, 1500 d λ ' = 273 373 ⇒ λ ' = 2049 . 45 d ≈ 2049 d