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29: Kinetic Theory of Gases

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Thumbnail: Motion of gas molecules. The randomized thermal vibrations of fundamental particles such as atoms and molecules—gives a substance its “kinetic temperature.” Here, the size of helium atoms relative to their spacing is shown to scale under 1950 atmospheres of pressure. (CC BY-SA 3.0; Greg L).​​​​​​


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