Average Velocity: Find Average Velocity of Gas Particles

In summary, the conversation discusses finding the average velocity of particles inside a gas with N particles and individual velocities. The proposed formula for calculating the average velocity is \mathbb{V}=\frac{\sum_{1}^{N}v_i}{N}. The conversation ends with confirmation that the upper limit on the sum should also be N.
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God's Pen
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Hello:smile:
suppose we have a gas (ideal) inside that gas there are particles ([tex]N[/tex]
particles) and each particle has a certain velocity [tex]v[/tex].
i want to find the average velocity of all the particles inside that gas.
would it be [tex]\mathbb{V}=\frac{\sum_{1}^{n}v_i}{N}[/tex]
[tex]\mathbb{V}[/tex] the average velocity.
thanks.
 
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God's Pen said:
Hello:smile:
suppose we have a gas (ideal) inside that gas there are particles ([tex]N[/tex]
particles) and each particle has a certain velocity [tex]v[/tex].
i want to find the average velocity of all the particles inside that gas.
would it be [tex]\mathbb{V}=\frac{\sum_{1}^{n}v_i}{N}[/tex]
[tex]\mathbb{V}[/tex] the average velocity.
thanks.

Wouldn't the upper limit on the sum also be N?
 
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berkeman said:
Wouldn't the upper limit on the sum also be N?
yes,i meant N,is it okay ?
 
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What is average velocity of gas particles?

The average velocity of gas particles is a measure of the average speed and direction of the gas particles in a given sample. It takes into account the individual velocities of all the particles in the sample and represents the overall motion of the gas.

How is average velocity of gas particles calculated?

The average velocity of gas particles is calculated by taking the sum of the velocities of all the particles in the sample and dividing it by the total number of particles. This gives the average speed and direction of the particles in the sample.

Why is average velocity of gas particles important?

The average velocity of gas particles is important because it provides a measure of the overall motion and behavior of a gas. It can help us understand how the particles are moving and interacting with each other, and can also be used to calculate other important properties of the gas, such as pressure and temperature.

What factors can affect the average velocity of gas particles?

The average velocity of gas particles can be affected by several factors, including the temperature of the gas, the size of the particles, and the presence of external forces such as pressure or gravity. These factors can change the individual velocities of the particles and therefore impact the overall average velocity.

How does the average velocity of gas particles relate to other properties of a gas?

The average velocity of gas particles is directly related to the temperature and pressure of a gas, as well as its kinetic energy. It is also used in the ideal gas law, which relates the average velocity of particles to the volume and number of particles in a gas sample.

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