Physics 5054 · O Level · Particle model

Particle model — practice question

Air in a sealed container with a fixed volume is heated up. The air pressure rises. In what way do the air molecules produce this rise in pressure?

  • AThe molecules expand and push on the container with a greater force.
  • BThe molecules move at the same speed and hit the container with a greater force.
  • CThe molecules move faster and hit the container more often.
  • DThe molecules move further apart and hit the container more often.

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