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(Physics only) (HT only) Explain that doing work on a gas transfers energy to the gas.

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Particle model and pressure

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Increasing the pressure of a gas (physics only) (HT only)

AQA GCSE PhysicsParticle model of matter

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(Physics only) (HT only) Explain that doing work on a gas transfers energy to the gas. Application lens: Apply the rule to the specific sample or situation instead of reciting a broad fact. In Increasing the pressure of a gas (physics only) (HT only), this means gas pressure comes from particle collisions with container walls. The answer should use the approved wording from Particle model and pressure, include HT only, and avoid drifting into another section of Particle model of matter. For revision, practise saying the exact objective aloud, then add the one calculation, particle movement, collision, graph, or practical detail that makes the statement true. A strong exam response for checkpoint 84 is specific to (Physics only) (HT only) Explain that doing work on a gas transfers energy to the gas and does not reuse a generic explanation from a neighbouring objective.

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work doneinternal energy

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  • Misunderstanding Work Done on Gases: Clarify that doing work on a gas specifically refers to the energy transferred to the gas, which can increase its internal energy and temperature.

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