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2.1.3a The absolute scale of temperature

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Question 26

A gas in a sealed container is allowed to expand slowly so that its temperature remains constant.

What happens to the molecules of the gas as a result of this expansion?

A

The average speed of the molecules decreases.

B

The average force exerted during a single collision between a molecule and the container increases.

C

There are less frequent collisions between molecules and the container.

D

The volume of each individual molecule increases.

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