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)