Which one of the following statements is NOT true about the effect of an increase in temperature on the distribution of molecular speeds in a gas

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The most probable speed increases

The fraction of the molecules with the most probable speed increases

The distribution becomes broader

The area under the distribution curve remains the same as under the lower temperature

answer is B.

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Most probable velocnv increase and fraction of molecule possessing most probable velocity decrease.

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