Savchenko Problem 5.4.7

Physics · mechanics · optics

Problem

In a rarefied gas with molar mass µ, the plate moves as shown in the figure. Estimate how much force must be applied to the plate so that it moves at a constant speed v. Plate area S, gas pressure P, its temperature T. The plate velocity is small compared to the thermal velocity of the molecules.

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