Which of the following statements is not true about the effect of an increase in temperature on the distribution of molecular speeds of gas?
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a
The most probable speed increases.
b
The fraction of molecules with most probable speed increases.
c
The distribution becomes broader.
d
The area under the distribution curves remains the same as under the low temperature
answer is B.
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Detailed Solution
As per the graph of Maxwell distribution law, on increasing temperature, the distribution curve flattens. Most probable velocity increases while the fraction of molecules with most probable velocity decreases.