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2.1.3a The absolute scale of temperature

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Question 54

A rigid, sealed metal canister containing gas is placed inside a freezer, causing the temperature of the gas to fall.

What happens to the average speed of the gas molecules and to the pressure of the gas in the canister as the temperature falls?

A

Average speed of molecules decreases; gas pressure decreases

B

Average speed of molecules decreases; gas pressure increases

C

Average speed of molecules increases; gas pressure decreases

D

Average speed of molecules increases; gas pressure increases

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