Mean Free Path of Molecule in Hypersonic Flow Formulas

The Mean Free Path of Molecule is the average distance an object will move between collisions. And is denoted by λ. Mean Free Path of Molecule is usually measured using the Meter for Wavelength. Note that the value of Mean Free Path of Molecule is always positive.

Formulas to find Mean Free Path of Molecule in Hypersonic Flow

fxMean Free Path using Number DensityGo

fxMean Free Path of Single-Species GasGo

List of variables in Hypersonic Flow formulas

fx Number Density Go

fx Distance between Two Bodies Go

FAQ

What is the Mean Free Path of Molecule?

The Mean Free Path of Molecule is the average distance an object will move between collisions. Mean Free Path of Molecule is usually measured using the Meter for Wavelength. Note that the value of Mean Free Path of Molecule is always positive.

Can the Mean Free Path of Molecule be negative?

No, the Mean Free Path of Molecule, measured in Wavelength cannot be negative.

What unit is used to measure Mean Free Path of Molecule?

Mean Free Path of Molecule is usually measured using the Meter[m] for Wavelength. Megameter[m], Kilometer[m], Centimeter[m] are the few other units in which Mean Free Path of Molecule can be measured.

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