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The pressure of gas using number density formula calculates the pressure exerted by a gas based on its number density and temperature, using the ideal gas law at the molecular level with Boltzmann's constant.
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Explanation: This formula derives from the ideal gas law, connecting microscopic properties (number density) with macroscopic measurements (pressure).
Details: Accurate pressure calculation is essential for understanding gas behavior in various systems, from industrial processes to atmospheric studies and vacuum technology.
Tips: Enter number density in particles per cubic meter and temperature in Kelvin. Both values must be positive numbers.
Q1: What is number density?
A: Number density represents the number of particles per unit volume, typically measured in particles per cubic meter.
Q2: Why use Boltzmann's constant?
A: Boltzmann's constant connects the microscopic world of individual particles with macroscopic thermodynamic quantities like temperature and pressure.
Q3: What are typical pressure values?
A: Atmospheric pressure is approximately 101,325 Pa. Vacuum systems can range from 10³ to 10⁻¹² Pa depending on the application.
Q4: When is this formula applicable?
A: This formula works well for ideal gases at moderate temperatures and pressures where intermolecular forces are negligible.
Q5: How does temperature affect pressure?
A: Pressure is directly proportional to temperature when number density remains constant (Gay-Lussac's law).