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O-LevelPhysicsThermal Physics5054/11 · Oct/Nov 2016 · Q151 Mark

Which statement explains how a pressure is exerted by a gas on a container?

AGas molecules collide with other gas molecules in the container.
BGas molecules collide with the walls of the container.
CGas molecules exert strong attractive forces on each other.
DGas molecules exert strong repulsive forces on each other.

✓ Correct answer

B: Gas molecules collide with the walls of the container.

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Thermal Physics, O-Level Physics (syllabus 5054). Multiple choice, 1 mark.
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O-Level Physics, Oct/Nov 2016 Paper 1 Variant 1, question 15.

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