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2.1.3a The absolute scale of temperature

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Question 43

The temperature of the gas inside a sealed, rigid container is decreased.

What happens to the average speed of the gas particles and to the frequency of collisions of the gas particles with the container walls?

A

Average speed: decreases; Frequency of collisions: less frequent

B

Average speed: decreases; Frequency of collisions: more frequent

C

Average speed: stays the same; Frequency of collisions: less frequent

D

Average speed: stays the same; Frequency of collisions: more frequent

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