The Maxwell Distribution Law, which describes the velocity distribution of gas particles, is not applicable to high-speed particles approaching the speed of light, such as protons and positrons. This law operates under the assumption of non-relativistic conditions, specifically E = p²/2m, which holds true for electrons and protons at reasonable temperatures. Even in extreme environments like the center of the sun, particle velocities remain non-relativistic until temperatures reach billions of degrees Kelvin, at which point modifications to the Maxwell distribution become necessary.
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