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2.1.3a The absolute scale of temperature

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Question 12

A rigid, sealed metal canister filled with gas is placed in a freezer, causing its temperature to fall.

What happens to the average speed of the gas molecules and to the pressure of the gas inside the canister as the temperature decreases?

A

Average speed decreases; gas pressure decreases

B

Average speed decreases; gas pressure increases

C

Average speed increases; gas pressure decreases

D

Average speed increases; gas pressure increases

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