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Homework Statement
Gas particles of a particular gas have a speed distribution function of
fv = Cv/(v2 +vo2)2
a. Find the value of C
b. Calculate the most probable speed
c. What fractions of the particles are moving faster than the most probable speed
Homework Equations
The Attempt at a Solution
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For problem a I don't even know where to begin, I know that C is probably a form of vo otherwise the function could end up being higher 1
I already got problem b by taking the derivative of the function and then setting it equal to 0
which got me
v = vo/√3
For problem c what I believe what I need to do is take the definite integral of f*dv between vo/√3 and infinity.
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