University Physics with Modern Physics (14th Edition)

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Chapter 18 - Thermal Properties of Matter - Problems - Discussion Questions - Page 609: Q18.24

Answer

Neither statement is correct.

Work Step by Step

The Maxwell-Boltzmann distribution $f(v)$ tells us about the speed of molecules in an ideal gas. The quantity $f(v)dv$ represents the fraction of molecules that have a speed between $v$ and $v+dv$.
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