Pressure

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Question 17
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A gas is pressurized inside a cylinder by a piston, as shown in the diagram.

A cylinder with a piston and pressurized gas inside

Which of these statements is true?

The force acts parallel to the inner surfaces of the cylinder.

The force acts only on the piston face.

There is a force at 90∘90^\circ90∘ to all points on the inner surface in contact with the gas.

There is a net force acting only in the direction of gravity.

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