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What is the effect of increasing the volume of a gas on the frequency of collisions with the walls of its container at constant temperature (Pressure in gases (physics only)) ? P43-007 Pressure in gases (physics only) checkpoint
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MCQ
Type
practice
Style
Topic
Particle model and pressure
Question
- A. Collision frequency decreases ? P43-007 density measurement and calculation
- B. P43-007 trap: this swaps density measurement and calculation for a neighbouring particle-model idea.
- C. P43-007 trap: this omits pressure, volume, constant temperature from the explanation.
- D. P43-007 trap: this answer belongs outside Pressure in gases (physics only).
Answer
The correct answer is Collision frequency decreases ? P43-007 density measurement and calculation.
Explanation
Practical lens: Link apparatus, readings, and uncertainty to the exact measurement named in the objective. This question asks: What is the effect of increasing the volume of a gas on the frequency of collisions with the walls of its container at constant temperature (Pressure in gases (physics only)) ?. The correct response is Collision frequency decreases ? P43-007 density measurement and calculation, because density links mass and volume, so the answer must preserve which quantity is being calculated. In Pressure in gases (physics only), the marking point should connect directly to (Physics only) Explain why increasing the volume of a gas at constant temperature decreases its pressure. If the question includes values, the working must keep the appropriate unit and operation; if it is an explanation, it must name the relevant particle behaviour or energy change. This item belongs to Particle model and pressure, so avoid answers that switch to a different quantity, confuse heat with temperature, or describe gas pressure without collisions when collisions are the reason. Checkpoint 530 is distinct because it uses this exact question context and the practical lens rather than a generic particle-model sentence.
Common mistake
Volume and Pressure Relationship
Students often confuse the relationship between volume and pressure, thinking that increasing the volume will increase the pressure instead of decreasing it.
To fix this, remember that at constant temperature, increasing the volume of a gas allows particles to collide with the walls less frequently, which decreases the pressure.
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