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List the factors affecting the mean free path.

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Mean free path `lamda=(kT)/(sqrt2pid^2P)`
Mean free path depends on
(i) Boltzmann's constant (k)
(ii) Pressure of a gas and
(iii) Temperature of the gas and
(iv) Distance travelled by a molecule.
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