A plot of the Maxwell distribution against speed for different molecules shows that
A) heavy molecules have a higher average speed.
B) light molecules have a very narrow range of speeds.
C) heavy molecules have a wide range of speeds.
D) light molecules have a lower average speed.
E) heavy molecules travel with speeds close to their average values.

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Heavy molecules tend to have speeds closer to their average values because their distribution is narrower compared to lighter molecules, which have a broader distribution and higher average speeds.

A Plot of the Maxwell Distribution Against Speed for Different