What change occurs in the velocity distribution graph when the temperature is increased?

  • A
    The graph becomes narrower and the peak shifts to the left.
  • B
    The graph becomes broader and the peak shifts to the right.
  • C
    The graph remains unchanged.
  • D
    The graph becomes narrower and the peak shifts to the right.

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