= Thermal velocity
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Thermal velocity refers to the average speed of particles in a gas due to their thermal energy. It is a concept derived from kinetic theory and statistical mechanics and is an important parameter in fields such as physics, chemistry, and engineering. In a gas, particles constantly move and collide with one another. Their velocities are influenced by temperature, as higher temperatures increase the kinetic energy of the particles, leading to higher average velocities.
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