Velocity of molecules and the Maxwell-Boltzmann distribution function

Principle

A kinetic gas theory apparatus is to be used as a model to simulate the motion of gas molecules and to determine their velocity by determining the distance that glass balls are thrown. The velocity distribution found is to be compared with the theoretical Maxwell-Boltzmann equation.

Tasks

Measure the velocity distribution of the "model gas" and compare the result to theoretical behaviour as described by the Maxwell-Boltzmann equation.

What you can learn about

• Kinetic theory of gases
• Model kinetic energy
• Average velocity
• Velocity distribution

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