Physics 9702 · AS & A Level · Density and pressure

Density and pressure — practice question

(a)[1]

Define pressure in words.

(b)[4]

Use the kinetic model to explain the pressure exerted by a gas.

(c)[2]

Explain whether collisions between the molecules of an ideal gas should be described as elastic or inelastic.

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This 7-mark question has a full step-by-step worked solution and mark scheme. One marking point: Pressure $= \text{force} / \text{area}$ (area normal to force).

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