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Maxwell-Boltzmann distribution

Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025
Verified for the 2027 exam
Verified for the 2027 examWritten by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025

Definition

A graphical representation showing the distribution of energies and speeds of atoms at a given temperature in an ideal gas.

AP course connection

Topic 9.1: 9.1 Kinetic Theory of Temperature and Pressure

Unit 9

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