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Tittel Maxwell-Boltzmann Distribution Curves
Omtale 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), Vidaregåande skule
Type Multiple-Choice Concept Questions
Tid 30 minutt
Inneheld svar Ja
Språk English
Nøkkelord Gases, Kinetic Energy, Kinetic Molecular Theory, Maxwell-Boltzmann, Speed, Velocity
Simuleringar Gas Properties (HTML5)


Forfattarar Nancy Salpepi
Skule / Organisasjon PhET
Lasta opp 13.03.24
Oppdatert 13.03.24