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2.1.3a The absolute scale of temperature

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Question 96

A rigid steel cylinder contains oxygen gas at a constant volume. Why does the pressure of the gas inside the cylinder increase when its temperature increases?

A

The oxygen molecules hit each other less often.

B

The oxygen molecules hit the inside walls of the cylinder less often.

C

The average speed of the oxygen molecules in the cylinder is greater.

D

The volume of each oxygen molecule increases.

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