Use the Following to Answer the Question

question 44

Multiple Choice

Use the following to answer the question:
-The figure shows the distribution of the molecular speeds of a gas for two different temperatures.

• A)The curve labeled T₁ represents the distribution for the higher temperature molecules.
• B)The point labeled "1" corresponds to the rms speed of the molecules whose temperature is T₁.
• C)The point labeled "2" corresponds to the maximum speed of the molecules whose temperature is T₁.
• D)The point labeled "3" corresponds to the average speed of the molecules whose temperature is T₁.
• E)None of these is correct.

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Definitions:

Statistical Probability

The likelihood of an event occurring based on a mathematical model, often expressed as a number between 0 and 1.

T-test

A statistical test used to compare the means of two groups to determine if they come from the same population.

Alpha

A predetermined threshold in hypothesis testing that defines the probability of making a Type I Error, usually set at 0.05, indicating a 5% risk of false positive.