Savchenko Problem 2.2.33

Physics · mechanics · thermodynamics

Problem

Inside a sphere of radius R, a particle of mass m moves with velocity v, elastically hitting its walls. The particle velocity forms an angle α\alpha with the radius drawn to the point of impact. What is the modulo average force exerted by the walls of the sphere on a particle? What is the average force acting on a unit area of a sphere if a unit volume contains N such particles? The particles do not collide with each other. 45

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