According to the Maxwellian speed distribution, as the temperature increases the average speed:
A) increases
B) decreases
C) increases at high temperatures and decreases at low
D) decreases at high temperatures and increases at low
E) stays the same

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The Maxwellian speed distribution shows that as temperature increases, the average speed of gas molecules also increases. This is because temperature is directly related to the kinetic energy of the molecules.

According to the Maxwellian Speed Distribution, as the Temperature Increases