Question: 2 . [ 1 0 points ] You are assembling your new scanning mobility particle sizer ( SMPS ) , which consists of an impactor

2.[10 points] You are assembling your new scanning mobility particle sizer (SMPS), which consists of an impactor to limit the entry of large particles into your system, a differential mobility analyzer (DMA) to characterize the size of incoming particles, and a condensation particle counter (CPC) to count incoming particles.
a.[8 points] You install a conventional impactor on your SMPS inlet. You are interested in studying particles from 5 nm up to \(0.5\mu \mathrm{~m}\) in diameter. The flow rate into your impactor is \(1\mathrm{~L}/\mathrm{min}\)(this is your "aerosol flow rate"). You have any round nozzle diameter available to you to pull from the shelf and install. Which nozzle diameter would you choose? Assume laminar flow. Note: you can also choose your desired collection efficiency. Clearly state your collection efficiency choice and your nozzle diameter choice.
b.[2 points] From the data we collected during the SMPS demo, which flow rate settings would be most compatible with this scenario? Why?
2 . [ 1 0 points ] You are assembling your new

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