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(D) The correct answer is $D$.Maxwell's speed distribution curve is asymmetric (skewed to the right) because the speed of gas molecules ranges from $0

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The distribution curve is symmetric about the most probable speed.

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(D) The correct answer is $D$.Maxwell's speed distribution curve is asymmetric (skewed to the right) because the speed of gas molecules ranges from $0$ to $\infty$. Since the lowest possible speed is $0$ and the highest is $\infty$,the curve cannot be symmetric about the most probable speed $(V_{mp})$. Option $A$ is correct as the distribution depends on temperature $T$. Option $B$ is correct as the relationship between root mean square speed,average speed,and most probable speed is $V_{rms} > V_{av} > V_{mp}$. Option $C$ is correct as the integral of the distribution function over all speeds gives the total number of molecules $N$.

Select the incorrect statement about Maxwell's speed distribution.

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