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Maxwell distribution is true when

A

system contain single object

B

system contains two objects

C

system is empty

D

system contains large number of objects

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### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Understanding Maxwell Distribution**: The Maxwell distribution describes the distribution of speeds of particles in a gas. It is characterized by three key velocities: the most probable velocity, the average velocity, and the root mean square (RMS) velocity. 2. **Conditions for Validity**: For the Maxwell distribution to be valid, certain conditions must be met. One of the primary conditions is that there must be a sufficiently large number of particles in the system. This allows for the statistical nature of the distribution to emerge. 3. **Analyzing the Options**: - **Option A**: The system contains a single object. This cannot yield a Maxwell distribution since there are not enough particles to establish a statistical distribution. - **Option B**: The system has two objects. Similar to option A, two particles are insufficient to create a meaningful distribution. - **Option C**: The system is empty. An empty system cannot have any distribution of velocities since there are no particles present. - **Option D**: The system has a large number of objects. This is the correct condition for the Maxwell distribution to hold true, as it requires a significant number of particles to accurately depict the statistical distribution of their velocities. 4. **Conclusion**: The Maxwell distribution is true when the system has a large number of objects (particles). Therefore, the correct answer is option D.
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