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Second virial coefficient (B2​)

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For particles with pair potential U, the second virial coefficient is
B2​=21​∫[1−e−U(r)/(kB​T)]dr,
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with the integration measure adapted to the available relative configurations. Repulsion contributes positively and attraction negatively.

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  • Past exam of the mathematics course of the University of Cambridge / 2025 / iii / Paper 355 / 3 / b / Solution

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