Kinetic Theory
Reviews the behavior of gases based on statistical mechanics. The main concepts covered are Maxwell-Boltzmann distribution of velocities, mean free path of air, effusion and diffusion, inertial forces and viscosity, Reynolds number, laminar and turbulent flow.
⏻ Learning Objectives
By the end of this lecture you have learned
the basic tenets of the kinetic theory of ideal gases
how to apply kinetic theory to predict properties of gases
how kinetic theory relates to the behavior of particles suspended in a gas
Slides and Lecture Notes
Slide Deck: linkReading
Hinds, Chapter 2
Homework
⌨ Assignment
Due April 16 2024: Homework 3
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