A→B: Increased temperature increases particle speed; constant temperature keeps speed the same; decreased temperature decreases speed.
B→C: Increased temperature increases particle speed; constant temperature keeps speed the same; decreased temperature decreases speed.
D→C: Loss of temperature decreases particle speed; constant temperature keeps speed the same; increased temperature increases speed.
E→D: Loss of temperature decreases particle speed; constant temperature keeps speed the same; increased temperature increases speed.