How many possible microstates are there for 6 molecules to fit in 6 boxes, when 4 molecules are pointing right and 2 molecules are pointing left?
How many possible microstates are there for 6 molecules to fit in 6 boxes, when 4 molecules are pointing right and 2 molecules are pointing left?
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