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Tittel Maxwell-Boltzmann Distribution Curves
Beskrivelse During this instructor-led activity, students explore the relationship between gas particle velocity, average kinetic energy, and mass. Students will predict how a distribution curve changes when the temperature or particle mass is changed.
Emne Kjemi
Nivå Student - introduksjon (bachelor), Videregående skole
Type Multiple-Choice Concept Questions
Varighet 30 minutter
Svar inkludert Ja
Språk English
Nøkkelord Gases, Kinetic Energy, Kinetic Molecular Theory, Maxwell-Boltzmann, Speed, Velocity
Simuleringer Gas Properties (HTML5)


Forfattere Nancy Salpepi
Skole / Organisasjon PhET
Lastet opp 13.03.24
Oppdatert 13.03.24