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I want to ask whether there should be a constant in RHS of (5.8).
Should there be a constant in the RHS of (5.8)?
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The discussion revolves around the presence of a constant in the right-hand side (RHS) of an equation labeled (5.8). The context appears to involve concepts related to proportionality in a physical equation.
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- The original poster questions whether a constant should be included in the RHS of the equation. Some participants reference a proportionality symbol (##\propto##) from a previous step, suggesting a relationship between variables and the exponential function.
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The discussion is ongoing, with participants exploring the implications of the proportionality and its relation to the equation in question. There is acknowledgment of the original poster's query, and some agreement on the relationship expressed in the equation.
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There is a reference to a previous step that includes a proportionality, which may influence the interpretation of the RHS of equation (5.8). The exact nature of the equation and its components is not fully detailed, leaving room for further exploration.
I want to ask whether there should be a constant in RHS of (5.8).
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There is a ##\propto## in the previous step.
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So, ##g(v_x) ~g(v_y)~g(v_z) ~dv_x ~dv_y ~dv_z ∝ e^{(\frac{-~½mv^2}{k_BT})} ~dv_x ~dv_y ~dv_z ##. Right?Orodruin said:
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Yes
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Thank you for helping me.
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