Physics 9702 · AS & A Level · Atoms, nuclei and radiation

Atoms, nuclei and radiation — practice question

A fixed quantity of gas is compressed so that its volume decreases while the temperature stays constant. Why does the pressure of the gas increase?

  • AThe average distance travelled between collisions by the gas molecules is increased.
  • BThe average intermolecular attractive force between the gas molecules is decreased.
  • CThe average speed of the gas molecules is increased.
  • DThe frequency of the collisions of the gas molecules with the walls of the container is increased.

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