What happens to the Maxwell distribution curve on increasing temperature?

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Step 1: Maxwell distribution curve:
With increasing temperature, the entire distribution curve shifts to the right. i.e., it decreases
Temperature has an effect on the Maxwell-Boltzmann distribution.
The molecules have less energy at lower temperatures.
As a result, the molecule speeds are slower and the distribution has a narrower range.
The distribution flattens out as the temperature of the molecules rises. Because the molecules have more energy at higher temperatures, they move faster.
Step 2: Diagram of Maxwell distribution curve:

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