APFIVE Maxwell-Boltzmann Distribution and Thermal Contact
Two blocks with different temperatures are placed in thermal contact. If the probability distribution of molecular kinetic energies in each block follows the Maxwell-Boltzmann distribution, which statement best describes the energy transfer process?
A
The distribution becomes more narrow in both blocks
B
The distribution shifts toward lower energies in the hotter block
C
Only molecules with the highest energies participate in transfer
D
The distribution shifts to higher energies in both blocks
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