Gases are composed of particles that expand to completely fill their container. What causes the pressure that a gas exerts on its container? A The potential energy of the container. B Collisions of particles with other particles. Collisions of particles with the container. D The kinetic energy of the particles.

Gases are composed of particles that expand to completely fill their container. What causes the pressure that a gas exerts on its container? A The potential energy of the container. B Collisions of particles with other particles. Collisions of particles with the container. D The kinetic energy of the particles.

Inquiry into Physics

8th Edition

ISBN:9781337515863

Author:Ostdiek

Publisher:Ostdiek

Chapter5: Temperature And Heat

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 9P: A gas is compressed inside a cylinder (Figure 5.16), An average force of 50 N acts to move the...

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