According to the Maxwellian speed distribution, as the temperature increases the most probable speed:
A)increases
B)decreases
C)increases at high temperatures and decreases at low
D)decreases at high temperatures and increases at low
E)stays the same

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The most probable speed increases with temperature according to the Maxwellian speed distribution, as higher temperatures provide more kinetic energy to the particles.

According to the Maxwellian Speed Distribution, as the Temperature Increases