Distribution Law (Noun)
Meaning
(chemistry) the total energy in an assembly of molecules is not distributed equally but is distributed around an average value according to a statistical distribution.
Classification
Nouns denoting cognitive processes and contents.
Examples
- The Maxwell-Boltzmann distribution law describes the distribution of speeds among gas molecules in thermal equilibrium.
- According to the distribution law, the energy of the molecules in a system is not uniform but rather follows a statistical pattern.
- The Boltzmann distribution law is a fundamental concept in statistical mechanics, explaining how energy is distributed among particles in a system.
- In a thermodynamic system, the distribution law governs the way energy is allocated among the constituent particles.
- The Maxwell-Boltzmann distribution law is essential in understanding the behavior of ideal gases and the distribution of molecular speeds.