Which of the following figures is the most accurate representation of a gas sample? The arrows show the velocities of individual molecules.
E)more information is needed to make a determination

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Option B shows a random distribution of particles with varying velocities in different directions, which is more representative of a gas sample. Option A seems to show a uniform velocity of particles, which is not true for a gas sample. Option C and D seem to represent ordered patterns of particles, which is not a characteristic of a gas sample. Therefore, option B is the most accurate representation of a gas sample.

Which of the Following Figures Is the Most Accurate Representation