Question detail
What is the relationship between work done on a gas and its particle kinetic energy (Increasing the pressure of a gas (physics only) (HT only))
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At a glance
MCQ
Type
practice
Style
Topic
Particle model and pressure
Question
- A. Work done decreases kinetic energy
- B. Work done has no effect on kinetic energy
- C. Work done increases kinetic energy
- D. Work done only affects potential energy
Answer
The correct answer is Work done increases kinetic energy.
Explanation
Boundary lens: Keep this separate from nearby specification points that use similar words but test a different idea. This question asks: What is the relationship between work done on a gas and its particle kinetic energy (Increasing the pressure of a gas (physics only) (HT only)). The correct response is Work done increases kinetic energy, because gas pressure comes from particle collisions with container walls. In Increasing the pressure of a gas (physics only) (HT only), the marking point should connect directly to (Physics only) (HT only) Explain that doing work on a gas transfers energy to the gas. 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 586 is distinct because it uses this exact question context and the boundary lens rather than a generic particle-model sentence.
Common mistake
Misunderstanding Work Done on Gases
Students often confuse the concept of work done on a gas with the energy transferred to the gas, thinking they are the same.
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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