Physics 9702 · AS & A Level · Atoms, nuclei and radiation

Atoms, nuclei and radiation — practice question

The graph illustrates how the speeds of the molecules in a gas are distributed at a given temperature. Which statement is correct?

  • AAll the molecules have the same kinetic energy.
  • BThe commonest value of speed is also the average speed.
  • CThe graph shows that the molecules of a gas are widely spaced apart.
  • DThe peak value of the graph would move to the right if the temperature is increased.

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