Physics 9702 · AS & A Level · Density and pressure

Density and pressure — practice question

Which statement concerning molecules in a gas is correct?

  • AIn Brownian motion experiments, the molecules can be seen moving randomly in all directions.
  • BThe pressure exerted by a gas is caused by molecules bouncing against each other and changing kinetic energy.
  • CThe pressure exerted by a gas is caused by molecules rebounding from the walls of a container and changing momentum.
  • DWhen the average speed of the molecules in a closed container increases, the density must also increase.

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