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gas molecules have speeds comparable with those of rifle bullets, yet it is observed that a...

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gas molecules have speeds comparable with those of riflebullets, yet it is observed that a gas with a strong odor (ammonia,for instance) takes a few minutes to diffuse through a roomwhy?

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A rifle bullet takes a straight path from the barrel to whatever it hits A gas molecule changes direction many many times If you do the math you will find that an object that travels in a    See Answer
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