Two identical monatomic gases are separated by a thin
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Problem
Two identical monatomic gases are separated by a thin, highly conductive wall. Gas A is initially at a higher temperature than Gas B. After a long time the gases reach the same temperature. Describe how the most probable molecular speed in Gas B changes during this process and briefly justify your answer in terms of energy exchange during atomic collisions across the wall.