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The Maxwell- Boltzmann distribution law of molecular speeds is graphically represented as : This curve has which of the following characteristic:

1. It has symmetrical distribution
2. The point A on X-axis represents the most probable speed
3. The area under the curve gives the total number of molecules
4. The maximum shifts to the right as the temperature increases.
Choose the correct answer using the codes given below :

A

1,2 and 3

B

2,3 and 4

C

1 and 2

D

3 and 4

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