Question

Select the incorrect statement about Maxwell's speed distribution

• A. The distribution function depends only on the absolute temperature
• B. $V_{\text {rms }}>V_{a v}>V_{m p}$
• C. The area under the distribution curve gives total number of molecules of the gas
• D. The distribution curve is symmetric about the most probable speed

Answer 1

Answer: (D)

The Maxwell’s speed distribution is asymmetric due to the fact that the lowest speed possible is zero. While the highest speed possible is infinity