Can Air Resistance Slow Down Subatomic Particles?

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An electron traveling at high speeds, such as 7 million m/s, would indeed experience air resistance despite being a subatomic particle. Standard air resistance equations may not apply directly to calculate the force on the electron. The Drude Model can be used to understand this phenomenon, requiring the mean free path of electrons in air at specific densities. Finding the mean free path of electrons in air is essential for determining the general resistance encountered. Researching this information will provide the necessary insights into the resistance faced by electrons in air.
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Ok so if an electron is launched at a high speed such as 7 million m/s and it travels through air it would encounter resistance that would slow it down even though it is a subatomic particle. I am guessing that you would not be able to apply standard air resistance equations to figure out the force that air resistance would create but is their a way we can calculate this resistance that it would encounter? Basically I need a general resistance for an electron in air. Any help would be appreciated.
 
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Nevermore1 said:
Ok so if an electron is launched at a high speed such as 7 million m/s and it travels through air it would encounter resistance that would slow it down even though it is a subatomic particle. I am guessing that you would not be able to apply standard air resistance equations to figure out the force that air resistance would create but is their a way we can calculate this resistance that it would encounter? Basically I need a general resistance for an electron in air. Any help would be appreciated.

You need to look up the Drude Model. It will require that you find the mean free path of electrons in whatever medium you are using at whatever density. The mean free path of electrons in air should be easily searched for.

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Ok I'll look it up.
 
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