How to Integrate the Maxwell Speed Distribution for Argon on Mars?

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The discussion focuses on integrating the Maxwell Speed Distribution for Argon on Mars, specifically calculating the fraction of Argon gas within specified velocity ranges. The formula used is P(v)=4π (M2πRT)3/2⋅v2⋅e−Mv2nRT. Users suggest numerical integration methods, such as utilizing Wolfram Alpha or Origin 8.5, which was employed to compute trapezoidal areas with 50,000 intervals for a rapid solution. The conversation emphasizes the importance of numerical methods for evaluating definite integrals in this context.

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halo, I´m stuck in an definite integral...

P(v)=4π (M2πRT)3/2⋅v2⋅e−Mv2nRT (maxwell speed distribution)

How can I calculate the fraction of Ar in mars?

pd. I got already the scape velocity

But... How can I intregrate and evaluate between (0, 5XE3 m/s) or (5XE3 m/s, infinite) ??

Is there any tables for evaluate this??

thanks
 
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You can at least find tabulated values for the error function, erf(x) = 0x dx' exp(-x'^2). It might be easier just to plug in the numbers and integrate numerically, for example by using wolfram alpha.
 
thanks...
I calculated in Origin 8.5 (five minutes) trapezoids area... 50 000 intervals... It work as well and "rough" solution, good for giving a fast solution.
 

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