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Hi guys,
If the value of v for which f(v) has its maximum value is known for a sample of a gas, is there a way of determining the corresponding maximum of f(E)/g(E)?
 
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If temperature were known and Emp calculated, would this correspond to the maximum value of f(E)/g(E)?
 

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