Molecular Collision and Average Force
A gas molecule of mass m and speed v undergoes an elastic, perpendicular collision with a container wall. If the duration of the collision is Δt, which of the following expressions represents the average force the molecule exerts on the wall?
A
mv/Δt
B
mv²/Δt
C
2mv²/Δt
D
2mv/Δt
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