Physics 0625 · IGCSE · Kinetic particle model of matter

Kinetic particle model of matter — practice question

Fig. 5.1 depicts a metal block resting on a table at room temperature.
(a)[3]

Describe the arrangement, spacing and movement of the particles in the metal block.

(b(i))[2]

Describe any changes in the movement and spacing of the particles in the metal block.

(b(ii))[1]

Describe the movement of the particles in the metal block.

(c)[3]

Calculate the pressure on the table caused by the metal block.

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