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In Maxwell velocity distribution curve the peak point corresponds to:

A

RMS velocity

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most probable velocity

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C

average velocity

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all of these

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Solution

The correct option is B most probable velocity
In Maxwell velocity distribution curve the peak point corresponds to most probable velocity.

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