The following graph shows the distribution of molecular speeds for CO₂ at four different temperatures. Which of the curves corresponds to the lowest temperature?

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The curve A corresponds to the lowest temperature because it has the peak at lower molecular speeds compared to the other curves, indicating a lower kinetic energy of the molecules which is related to a lower temperature.

The Following Graph Shows the Distribution of Molecular Speeds for CO2

The Following Graph Shows the Distribution of Molecular Speeds for CO₂