Question

1. Consider a system of 6 particles that can be distributed among Energy levels labelled 0 through 8. (a) Tabulate the average number of particles in each level for each of the three cases: Classical particles, Bosons and Fermions.

(b) Represent the information in your table on a single graph [you must use different symbols or line types for the 3 cases. Excel/ Sigma Plot /Mathematica etc. are encouraged, but neat hand- made graphs are also acceptable]. [You may consult the text book/ lecture- slides and use any information therein].

2. Determine whether Maxwell Boltzmann statistics is applicable for Na, which is a monovalent metal with density 0.971 gm/cm3and a molar mass of 23.0 g. Show your work [For help, study the example of Ag in Example 10.2]

Answer 1