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Physics Question on The Kinetic Theory of Gases

In a gas at STP, if n is the number density of the molecules and r is the radius of the molecule, then the mean free path of the molecule is inversely proportional to

A

nr2

B

nr

C

n2r

D

nr\sqrt nr

E

nr\sqrt{nr}

Answer

nr2

Explanation

Solution

The correct option is (A) : nr2