Which one of the following statement is not true about the effect of an increase in temperature on the distribution of molecular speed of gas ? .

Options

A. The most probable velocity increases
B. The friction of the molecules with the most probable speed increases
C. The distribution becomes broader
D. The area under distribution curve remains the same as under lower pressure.

Answer

B

Explanation

By increasing the temperaturem, the fraction of the molecules with speed most probable decreases. For details, consult text part.