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Question 9

Which of the following is not an assumption of the kinetic theory model for an ideal gas?

A

The duration of a collision between a molecule and the wall is negligible compared to the average time elapsed between collisions.

B

The total volume of the gas molecules is negligible compared to the volume of the container.

C

There are constant attractive forces between the gas molecules that keep them uniformly distributed throughout the container.

D

The collisions of the gas molecules with the walls of the container are perfectly elastic.

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Thermal physics (A-level only) Questions

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48 exam-style questions on AQA A Level Physics Thermal physics (A-level only), covering Thermal energy transfer (A-level only), Ideal gases (A-level only), and Molecular kinetic theory model (A-level only). Each one has a worked solution and a mark scheme showing where the marks go.

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