Physics 5054 · O Level · Particle model

Particle model — practice question

A gas is enclosed in a sealed container whose volume stays constant. When the gas is heated, the pressure exerted by the gas on the container walls increases. How do the gas particles produce this rise in pressure?

  • AThey expand.
  • BThey hit each other more frequently.
  • CThey hit the container more frequently.
  • DThey vibrate faster.

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