A Plot of the Maxwell Distribution Against Speed for Different

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Multiple Choice

A plot of the Maxwell distribution against speed for different molecules shows that

• A) heavy molecules have a higher average speed.
• B) light molecules have a very narrow range of speeds.
• C) heavy molecules have a wide range of speeds.
• D) light molecules have a lower average speed.
• E) heavy molecules travel with speeds close to their average values.

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