Physics 0625 · IGCSE · Kinetic particle model of matter

Kinetic particle model of matter — practice question

(a)[4]

Using the momentum of molecules, explain how a gas produces pressure on the walls of its container.

(b(i))[2]

Complete the equation for the final pressure $p_2$ of the gas after compression at constant temperature. $p_2 =$

(b(ii))[3]

State and explain how the final pressure compares with $p_2$ when the gas temperature rises during compression.

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