A stationary, microscopic dust particle suspended in air is hit by a fast-moving oxygen molecule.
Which of the following describes the motion of the dust particle and of the oxygen molecule immediately after the collision?
Dust particle: moves; Oxygen molecule: rebounds
Dust particle: moves; Oxygen molecule: stops
Dust particle: remains stationary; Oxygen molecule: rebounds
Dust particle: remains stationary; Oxygen molecule: stops
151 exam-style questions on CIE IGCSE Physics 2.1.2a Particle structure and motion in solids, liquids and gases. Each one has a worked solution and a mark scheme showing where the marks go.