Question

The curve shows Maxwell’s distribution of velocities with increase of temperature.

Statement 1: Most probable velocity increases
Statement 2: Fraction of molecules possessing most probable velocity decreases

• A. Statement 1 correct, Statement 2 incorrect
• B. Statement 1 and Statement 2 both are correct
• C. Statement 1 and Statement 2 are incorrect
• D. Statement 1 incorrect, Statement 2 correct
  

Answer 1

The correct option is B Statement 1 and Statement 2 both are correct

As we can see from the graph below, with the increase in temperature, the most probable velocity increases and the fraction of molecules possesing most probable velocity decreases.