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Does the equation of state of a gas of interacting particles depend on the shape of the container they are in? For instance, if the interaction force is gravity (a central force) and the particles are in a spherical container, then it seems reasonable that the pressure on the wall of the container is determined by the volume of the sphere and temperature of the gas. But if the gas is in a box, it isn't obvious to me that the pressure would be the same everywhere on the walls, because the corners of the box are farther away from the center and fewer particles would be there.
By the way, if someone could tell me how to derive the equation of state of a gas of gravitating particles I would be grateful.
By the way, if someone could tell me how to derive the equation of state of a gas of gravitating particles I would be grateful.