Maxwell Boltzmann Distribution Pogil ((exclusive)) -

"That's not fair!" complains Arnie. "They should all move at the same speed. That's orderly. That's fair."

Question on the slate: “Compare the area under the cold curve to the area under the hot curve. What do you notice?” maxwell boltzmann distribution pogil

The curve flattens and shifts right. The area under the tail beyond the line has grown dramatically—not just a little, but exponentially. "That's not fair

Arnie finally has his aha moment. "So the 'average' spore isn't the one doing the work. It's the rare, fast spores in the tail. And temperature doesn't just speed up the average—it populates the tail ." maxwell boltzmann distribution pogil