Question

How does the probability of finding molecule in an energy state vary?

(a) Parabolic

(b) Exponential

(c) Hyperbolic

(d) Linear

This question was addressed to me by my college director while I was bunking the class.

I would like to ask this question from Boltzmann Distribution topic in division Properties of High Temperature Gases of Aerodynamics

Answer 1

Right choice is (b) Exponential

For explanation I would say: On observing the equation of finding the molecule in a particular energy state as given by Boltzmann distribution law, we see that the graph varies exponentially as energy εj divided by kT (where k is the Boltzmann constant).