Abstract
An inexpensive, easy to build gas effusion apparatus for measuring molecular velocities is described. The instrument features a liquid nitrogen cooled adsorption pump to replace more costly diffusion and rotary vacuum pumps. Low cost, low maintenance, and simplicity of operation render the experiment suitable for introductory physics students. A straightforward measurement consistently yields average velocities within 10% of the calculated values.
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