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The speed of nitrogen molecules in the atmosphere(at 20°C) follows a normal distribution with a mean speed of 500 meters/ second and a standard deviation of 50 meters/second. Which conclusion does this information best support?

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Answer: 68% of the molecules have speeds between 450 meters/second and 550 meters/second.

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