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Maxwell-Boltzmann for a phase change

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Maxwell–Boltzmann DistributionLive

molecular speeds in a gas

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Gas molecules do not all move at one speed — they spread into this distribution. Heat the gas or lighten the molecule and the curve broadens and shifts faster.

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Temperature (K)

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Most probable0 m/s

Average0 m/s

RMS0 m/s

Governing equation

f (v) = 4 π (\frac{m}{2 π k T})^{3/2} v^{2} e^{- m v^{2} /2 k T}, v_{p} = \frac{2 k T}{m} = 0 m/s at T = 300 K

Reading this result: The peak (v_mp 0 m/s) sits below the average and RMS speeds because the long high-speed tail pulls those means upward.

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Is this good for educators?: Yes — this version of "Maxwell-Boltzmann for a phase change" is framed for educators teaching it to a class. Drop a live demo into a lecture or assign it as a shareable link — no lab installs.
Do I need to install anything?: No. It runs in any modern browser, free, with no account required.