Pressure Changes
 

Pressure Changes problem 11


A car tyre contains air. The temperature of the air in the tyre rises. The volume of the air in the tyre remains constant. Students are asked to suggest how this temperature rise will affect the movement of the air molecules.


  • The air molecules will move faster.

  • The air molecules will hit the tyre walls more often.

  • The air molecules will hit the tyre walls harder.


Which suggestions are correct?


  • 1, 2, and 3

  • 1 and 2 only

  • 1 and 3 only

  • 2 and 3 only


 

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