Question

The effect of temperature on Maxwell’s speed distribution is correctly shown by

• A.
• B.
• C.
• D.

Answer 1

Answer: (A)

The Maxwell's distribution curve heats at the most probable speed, which depends on temperature.
$v_{\text{probabble }}\propto \sqrt{T}$
Hence $T_1>T_2$ is correctly shown in option (1) as it shows with peaks of the curve at higher temperature, furthers along the $x$-axis.