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What is the relationship between thermodynamic pressure and momentum flux described in the text?
What is the relationship between thermodynamic pressure and momentum flux described in the text?
- Thermodynamic pressure is the square of the momentum flux.
- Thermodynamic pressure is inversely proportional to the average of the momentum flux components.
- Thermodynamic pressure is equivalent to the square root of the average of the momentum flux components.
- Thermodynamic pressure is equivalent to the cartesian average of the momentum flux. (correct)
In the simplified model described in the text, where particles move in six directions, what fraction of $mn\bar{u}^2$ represents the momentum flux $I_{x,x}^{(u)}$?
In the simplified model described in the text, where particles move in six directions, what fraction of $mn\bar{u}^2$ represents the momentum flux $I_{x,x}^{(u)}$?
- 1/2
- 1/12
- 1/6 (correct)
- 1/3
What parameter is essential for calculating pressure in the system?
What parameter is essential for calculating pressure in the system?
- The mean velocity of the particles. (correct)
- The size of the cubic volume.
- The mass of the cubic volume.
- The total number of particles in the system.
In the simplified cubic model, how does the momentum transferred to the wall compare to the initial momentum of the particles before the impact?
In the simplified cubic model, how does the momentum transferred to the wall compare to the initial momentum of the particles before the impact?
What is temperature described as in the text?
What is temperature described as in the text?
How does the collision cross section, $\sigma_{1,2}$, relate to the radii of the colliding particles, $r_1$ and $r_2$?
How does the collision cross section, $\sigma_{1,2}$, relate to the radii of the colliding particles, $r_1$ and $r_2$?
Which of the following best describes the approximation made for particle movement when calculating the average relative speed, $\bar{c}_{1,2}$?
Which of the following best describes the approximation made for particle movement when calculating the average relative speed, $\bar{c}_{1,2}$?
Given the mean random particle velocity $\bar{c} = \sqrt{\frac{8kT}{\pi m}}$, how does temperature affect collision frequency, assuming other factors remain constant?
Given the mean random particle velocity $\bar{c} = \sqrt{\frac{8kT}{\pi m}}$, how does temperature affect collision frequency, assuming other factors remain constant?
If two gases have different molecular masses, $m_1$ and $m_2$, and are at different temperatures, $T_1$ and $T_2$, how is the average relative speed $c_{1,2}$ calculated?
If two gases have different molecular masses, $m_1$ and $m_2$, and are at different temperatures, $T_1$ and $T_2$, how is the average relative speed $c_{1,2}$ calculated?
What is the collision frequency $\Gamma_{1,2}$ if the average relative speed is doubled and the number density $n_2$ of the second species is halved, assuming the cross-section $\sigma_{1,2}$ remains constant?
What is the collision frequency $\Gamma_{1,2}$ if the average relative speed is doubled and the number density $n_2$ of the second species is halved, assuming the cross-section $\sigma_{1,2}$ remains constant?
In statistical physics, if a volume element contains $10^6$ particles, what is the approximate variation in the number of particles, expressed as a percentage?
In statistical physics, if a volume element contains $10^6$ particles, what is the approximate variation in the number of particles, expressed as a percentage?
What does the notation ~u(~r, t) represent in the context of gas velocities?
What does the notation ~u(~r, t) represent in the context of gas velocities?
How is the thermal motion velocity (~c) related to the individual particle velocity (~v) and the macroscopic flow velocity (~u)?
How is the thermal motion velocity (~c) related to the individual particle velocity (~v) and the macroscopic flow velocity (~u)?
Which macroscopic property of a gas is defined as the force exerted per unit area?
Which macroscopic property of a gas is defined as the force exerted per unit area?
What is the physical interpretation of collision frequency ($\nu$) in a gas?
What is the physical interpretation of collision frequency ($\nu$) in a gas?
If gas 1 has radius $r_1$ and gas 2 has radius $r_2$, what is the effective radius (r) used to simplify calculations when considering collisions between the gases?
If gas 1 has radius $r_1$ and gas 2 has radius $r_2$, what is the effective radius (r) used to simplify calculations when considering collisions between the gases?
What condition must a volume element dV satisfy when determining particle number density?
What condition must a volume element dV satisfy when determining particle number density?
A gas contains particles with individual velocities around 500 m/s. There is a steady wind blowing at 50 m/s. What is the approximate magnitude of the thermal velocities of the gas particles?
A gas contains particles with individual velocities around 500 m/s. There is a steady wind blowing at 50 m/s. What is the approximate magnitude of the thermal velocities of the gas particles?
If the particle number density ( n ) in a gas is increased, what happens to the estimated mean distance ( d ) between particles?
If the particle number density ( n ) in a gas is increased, what happens to the estimated mean distance ( d ) between particles?
Consider a cubic volume element with side length ( a ) containing ( N ) uniformly spaced particles. If the side length ( a ) is doubled while keeping the particle spacing ( d ) constant, how does ( N ) change?
Consider a cubic volume element with side length ( a ) containing ( N ) uniformly spaced particles. If the side length ( a ) is doubled while keeping the particle spacing ( d ) constant, how does ( N ) change?
Consider a scenario where the collision frequency in a gas increases. What is the likely effect on the mean free path of particles in the gas, assuming constant temperature and particle density?
Consider a scenario where the collision frequency in a gas increases. What is the likely effect on the mean free path of particles in the gas, assuming constant temperature and particle density?
In a mixed gas, if the relative velocity between two types of particles increases, what is the expected effect on the collision frequency, assuming all other factors remain constant?
In a mixed gas, if the relative velocity between two types of particles increases, what is the expected effect on the collision frequency, assuming all other factors remain constant?
In the context of gas physics, why is understanding microscopic properties important?
In the context of gas physics, why is understanding microscopic properties important?
A container of gas has a particle number density of $10^{18} m^{-3}$. Estimate the mean distance between particles.
A container of gas has a particle number density of $10^{18} m^{-3}$. Estimate the mean distance between particles.
What is the effect on gas diffusion if the particle number density significantly increases, assuming temperature remains constant?
What is the effect on gas diffusion if the particle number density significantly increases, assuming temperature remains constant?
Why is it important for the volume element ( dV ) to not be as large as macroscopic density variations when calculating particle number density?
Why is it important for the volume element ( dV ) to not be as large as macroscopic density variations when calculating particle number density?
Given the formula for the combined temperature $T_{1,2}$, which of the following scenarios would result in $T_{1,2}$ being approximately equal to $T_1$?
Given the formula for the combined temperature $T_{1,2}$, which of the following scenarios would result in $T_{1,2}$ being approximately equal to $T_1$?
In the context of mean free path calculation, how does increasing the number density ($n_2$) of particles affect the mean free path ($l_{1,2}$)?
In the context of mean free path calculation, how does increasing the number density ($n_2$) of particles affect the mean free path ($l_{1,2}$)?
For a system where all particles are identical, how does the mean free path ($l_{1,1}$) change if the effective cross-sectional area ($σ_{1,1}$) of the particles doubles, assuming the number density ($n$) remains constant?
For a system where all particles are identical, how does the mean free path ($l_{1,1}$) change if the effective cross-sectional area ($σ_{1,1}$) of the particles doubles, assuming the number density ($n$) remains constant?
What is the correct formula for calculating flux?
What is the correct formula for calculating flux?
Which factor directly affects the pressure exerted by a gas on the walls of a container?
Which factor directly affects the pressure exerted by a gas on the walls of a container?
Consider a scenario where gas A has a higher molecular mass than gas B, but both are at the same temperature. How will their average particle speeds ($c_A$ and $c_B$, respectively) compare?
Consider a scenario where gas A has a higher molecular mass than gas B, but both are at the same temperature. How will their average particle speeds ($c_A$ and $c_B$, respectively) compare?
In a mixture of two gases, what would likely lead to the combined collision rate ($Γ_{1,2}$) being approximately equal to the collision rate of gas 1 with itself ($Γ_{1,1}$)?
In a mixture of two gases, what would likely lead to the combined collision rate ($Γ_{1,2}$) being approximately equal to the collision rate of gas 1 with itself ($Γ_{1,1}$)?
How does the net momentum transferred by a particle flux to a wall relate to the pressure exerted on that wall?
How does the net momentum transferred by a particle flux to a wall relate to the pressure exerted on that wall?
Flashcards
Gas Macroscopic Properties
Gas Macroscopic Properties
Macroscopic properties used to describe gases, such as pressure, temperature, and mass density.
Connecting Macro & Micro Properties
Connecting Macro & Micro Properties
Relates macroscopic properties to the microscopic behavior of gas particles, essential for understanding phenomena like diffusion.
Particle Number Density, n(~r, t)
Particle Number Density, n(~r, t)
The number of particles (N) per unit volume (V) at a specific point in space and time.
Volume Element Size (dV)
Volume Element Size (dV)
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Mean Distance Between Particles (d)
Mean Distance Between Particles (d)
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Formula for Mean Distance (d)
Formula for Mean Distance (d)
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Volume Element Requirement
Volume Element Requirement
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Microscopic Properties
Microscopic Properties
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Flow Velocity (~u)
Flow Velocity (~u)
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Thermal Motion (~c)
Thermal Motion (~c)
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Collision Frequency (⌫)
Collision Frequency (⌫)
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Mean Free Path
Mean Free Path
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Particle Number Variation
Particle Number Variation
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Macroscopic Variation Scale
Macroscopic Variation Scale
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Flow Velocity Definition
Flow Velocity Definition
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Thermal Motion Calculation
Thermal Motion Calculation
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Collision Frequency (⌫1,2)
Collision Frequency (⌫1,2)
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Collision Cross Section (𝜎1,2)
Collision Cross Section (𝜎1,2)
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Collision Cross Section Formula
Collision Cross Section Formula
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Average Relative Speed (~c1,2)
Average Relative Speed (~c1,2)
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Mean Random Particle Velocity (c̄ )
Mean Random Particle Velocity (c̄ )
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I(u)x,x
I(u)x,x
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Thermodynamic Pressure (p)
Thermodynamic Pressure (p)
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Velocity Distribution
Velocity Distribution
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I(u)x,x Simplified
I(u)x,x Simplified
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Temperature
Temperature
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Combined Mass (m1,2)
Combined Mass (m1,2)
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Combined Temperature (T1,2)
Combined Temperature (T1,2)
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Collision Rate (⌫1,2)
Collision Rate (⌫1,2)
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Mean Free Path (l1,2)
Mean Free Path (l1,2)
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Mean Free Path Formula
Mean Free Path Formula
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Flux
Flux
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Particles Passing Through Area
Particles Passing Through Area
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Pressure
Pressure
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Study Notes
- Gases are described by macroscopic physical properties like pressure, temperature, and mass density.
- Understanding how macroscopic properties connect to microscopic properties is important for describing phenomena like diffusion.
Particle Number Density
- Particle number density at any point with spatial and temporal coordinates (r, t) is given by n(r,t) = lim (ΔN/ΔV)
- dV must have many particles but cannot be so large as to encompass macroscopic density variations
- The mean distance (d) between particles is estimated by d ≈ 1/√n
Gas Velocities
- Gas velocities can be described by individual particle velocities (v), macroscopic flow velocity (u), and random thermal motion velocities (c).
- Flow velocity is the overall bulk motion of the gas; u(r,t) =
r,t - Thermal motion is the motion left after the bulk component is removed; c = v - u
- The average of thermal motion is zero:
= = - = 0
Collision Frequency
- Collision frequency (ν) is defined as the number of collisions per unit time.
Mean Free Path
- In a gas of particle type 1 with radius r₁ and particle i with velocity C1,i in type 2 gas with radius r₂ and velocity C2,j, simplification to relative velocities for collision problems is possible.
- Relative velocities: C1,2 =< |C1 – C2| >
- Simplify geometry by considering particle 1 with radius r = r1 + r2 in a sea of stationary particle 2's, now point particles.
- Volume of particles encountered in time interval Δt by particle 1: V1,2 = π(r1 + r2)²C1,2n∆t
- Collision frequency: V1,201,201,2N2/Δt
- The cross section is defined as σ1,2 = π(r1 + r2)²
- Approximating that particles move in one of 6 directions (±x, ±y, ±z): 1,2 =< |2 - 1 | >or 4,2 = ≈ C211+(2)2
Flux
- Flux definition: the net amount of a scalar quantity transported per unit area and per unit time.
- Applicable to photons, particles, heat, charge, or a vector component.
- Number of particles passing an area A: # = ux Δt An
Pressure
- Pressure relates to the momentum transferred to the walls of a pressure vessel by impacting particles.
- Net momentum in the x direction depends on net particle velocity, number of particles, and mass.
- Notation for momentum flux: (u) = mnux²
- Thermodynamic pressure is the average of the momentum flux: p = ⅓(...)
- With 1/6 of particles moving in ±x direction, the momentum flux impinging on the wall of a cubic volume is I(u) = ⅙mnu²
- Transferred momentum is twice the above value because velocity reverses post-impact.
- p = ⅓mnu²
Temperature
- Temperature measures the kinetic energy due to random particle motions.
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Explore the macroscopic properties of gases, including pressure, temperature, and density. Understand particle number density, gas velocities (individual, macroscopic flow, and thermal motion), and collision frequency. Learn how these properties relate to gas behavior.