Activity Number 266

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Maxwell Speed and Velocity Distributions

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	Overview and Learning Objectives The Maxwell speed distribution is an important law in kinetic motion theory. This activity computes the Maxwell speed and velocity distribution functions in real time. It will help you link the pictures of Maxwell speed distribution function and atomic motion. You can also explore the effect of temperature on velocity distribution. return to top



	Central Concepts Key Concept: Additional Related Concepts Physics/Chemistry Kinetic energy Kinetic motion Random kinetic motion return to top



	Benchmarks and Standards NSES Physical-Science: Energy Conservation / Entropy - 2 All energy can be considered to be either kinetic energy, which is the energy of motion; potential energy, which depends on relative position; or energy contained by a field, such as electromagnetic wave (Full Text of Standard) return to top



	Activity Credits Created by CC Project: Molecular Workbench using Molecular Workbench return to top



	Requirements Java 1.5+ - Java 1.5+ is available for Windows, Linux, and Mac OS X 10.4 and greater. If you are using Mac OS X 10.3, you can download MW Version 1.3 and explore within it instead. return to top

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National Science Foundation under grant number DUE-0402553

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Maxwell Speed and Velocity Distributions

Overview and Learning Objectives

Central Concepts

Additional Related Concepts

Benchmarks and Standards

Activity Credits

Requirements