What happens to the Maxwell distribution curve on increasing temperature?

Remains the same

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Shifts towards right

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Shifts towards left

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Expands towards both right and left

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The correct option is B
Shifts towards right

The entire distribution curve shifts towards right with rise in temperature.

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What happens to the Maxwell distribution curve on increasing temperature?

The correct option is B Shifts towards right The entire distribution curve shifts towards right with rise in temperature.

The correct option is B
Shifts towards right

The entire distribution curve shifts towards right with rise in temperature.