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The following table lists molecular weight data for a polytetrafluoroethylene material. Co...

The following table lists molecular weight data for a polytetrafluoroethylene material. Compute the following:

(a) the number-average molecular weight

(b) the weight-average molecular weight

(c) the degree of polymerization

Molecular Weight Range (g/mol)

xi

wi

10,000–20,000

0.03

0.01

20,000–30,000

0.09

0.04

30,000–40,000

0.15

0.11

40,000–50,000

0.25

0.23

50,000–60,000

0.22

0.24

60,000–70,000

0.14

0.18

70,000–80,000

0.08

0.12

80,000–90,000

0.04

0.07

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