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Physics · Oct / Nov 2021 · Paper 11 · Question 15

5054Particle model

A fixed amount of gas is trapped inside a metal can. The temperature of the gas decreases but the volume does not change. How does this change affect the kinetic energy of the gas molecules and the pressure inside the metal can?

  1. Adecreases / decreases
  2. Bdecreases / increases
  3. Cincreases / decreases
  4. Dstays the same / decreases

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Correct answer: A. decreases / decreases

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