Asked by Alfrieda
At a given temperature, why does the most probable particle speed (vp) differ from the average particle speed (vavg)?
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Answered by
drwls
The most probable speed is the peak of the speed distribution function.
The average is the speed-weighted mean of the speed distribution function.
They are not the same thing, mathematically
The average is the speed-weighted mean of the speed distribution function.
They are not the same thing, mathematically
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