O-LevelPhysicsThermal Physics5054/12 · May/June 2023 · Q151 Mark

In an experiment, the volume of a gas in a cylinder is measured as the pressure of the gas is increased. The values obtained are shown. What is a possible explanation for these results?

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AAfter the pressure is doubled, gas starts leaking into the cylinder.

BAfter the pressure is doubled, gas starts leaking out of the cylinder.

CThe temperature of the gas is constant.

DThe temperature of the gas is increasing.

✓ Correct answer

B: After the pressure is doubled, gas starts leaking out of the cylinder.

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Topic: Thermal Physics, O-Level Physics (syllabus 5054). Multiple choice, 1 mark.
Source: O-Level Physics, May/June 2023 Paper 1 Variant 2, question 15.

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