Physics 9702 · AS & A Level · Momentum and Newton's laws of motion

Momentum and Newton's laws of motion — practice question

(a)[2]

State any two assumptions that belong to the simple kinetic model of a gas.

(b)[3]

Use the kinetic model of gases and Newton’s laws of motion to explain how a gas produces pressure on the sides of its container.

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This 5-mark question has a full step-by-step worked solution and mark scheme. One marking point: any two acceptable kinetic theory assumptions (for example, random motion, elastic collisions, negligible molecular volume)

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