Physics 0625 · IGCSE · Kinetic particle model of matter

Kinetic particle model of matter — practice question

In an experiment, smoke particles are held in air and observed using a microscope. The smoke particles make short, random movements. Which of the following statements is correct?

  • AAir particles have large masses compared to smoke particles and they move in one direction only.
  • BAir particles have large masses compared to smoke particles and they move in random directions.
  • CAir particles move at high speeds compared to smoke particles and they move in one direction only.
  • DAir particles move at high speeds compared to smoke particles and they move in random directions.

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