Kinetic Theory Of Gases Question 134

Question: The pressure exerted by the gas on the walls of the container because

Options:

A) It loses kinetic energy

B) It sticks with the walls

C) On collision with the walls there is a change in momentum

D) It is accelerated towards the walls

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Answer:

Correct Answer: C

Solution:

[c] Pressure, $ P=\frac{F}{A}=\frac{1}{A}.\frac{\Delta p}{\Delta t} $ (Dp = Change in momentum)