What is meant by mean free path?

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Matter generally exists in three states viz. sold, liquid and gas. Everything in the universe is made up of small particles called atoms, and atoms combine to form molecules. Thus, all the states of matter depend upon the placement of molecules.


What is meant by mean free path?