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What happens to the temperature of a gas when it is compressed quickly (Increasing the pressure of a gas (physics only) (HT only))

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practice

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Topic

Particle model and pressure

Question

  1. A. The temperature decreases.
  2. B. The temperature remains the same.
  3. C. The temperature increases.
  4. D. The temperature fluctuates.

Answer

The correct answer is The temperature increases..

Explanation

Definition lens: Give the precise definition, then add a context sentence that shows how it is used. This question asks: What happens to the temperature of a gas when it is compressed quickly (Increasing the pressure of a gas (physics only) (HT only)). The correct response is The temperature increases., 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 why a gas may get hotter when it is compressed quickly. 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 606 is distinct because it uses this exact question context and the definition lens rather than a generic particle-model sentence.

Common mistake

Gas Compression Temperature Increase

Students often think that a gas gets hotter when compressed due to an increase in pressure alone, without considering the role of kinetic energy.

Emphasize that compressing a gas increases the kinetic energy of its particles, which in turn raises the temperature. Explain the relationship between work done on the gas and energy transfer.

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