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The mean free path `(lambda)` of a gas sample is given by .

A

`lambda = sqrt2 pi sigma^(2) N`

B

`lamda = (1)/(sqrt2 pi sigma^(2) N`

C

`lambda = sqrt2 pi u sigma^(2)N`

D

None of these

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