Physics 0625 · IGCSE · Kinetic particle model of matter

Kinetic particle model of matter — practice question

A cylinder holding air that is trapped is placed inside a freezer. As the air becomes cooler, the piston shifts to the left, as illustrated. In what way has the air changed?

  • AIts density is less.
  • BIts mass is less.
  • CThe average speed of its molecules is less.
  • DThe average volume of its molecules is less.

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