The Maxwell-Boltzmann Distribution

The Maxwell-Boltzmann distribution describes how particles in a gas have different speeds at a given temperature. While some particles move slowly, many move faster, and very few move extremely quickly. As temperature rises, the average speed increases, and more particles attain higher velocities. This distribution helps scientists understand properties like pressure and diffusion in gases, showing that particle speeds follow a specific pattern rather than being uniform. It’s fundamental in statistical mechanics, linking temperature, energy, and particle motion in gases.