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What happens to the kinetic energy of gas particles when work is done on them (Increasing the pressure of a gas (physics only) (HT only))

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practice

Style

Topic

Particle model and pressure

Question

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

Answer

The correct answer is It increases.

Explanation

Unit lens: Check the units before giving the final statement so the physics quantity is not swapped. This question asks: What happens to the kinetic energy of gas particles when work is done on them (Increasing the pressure of a gas (physics only) (HT only)). The correct response is It 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) Link work done on gas particles to increased particle kinetic energy. 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 613 is distinct because it uses this exact question context and the unit lens rather than a generic particle-model sentence.

Common mistake

Linking Work Done and Kinetic Energy

Students often confuse work done on gas particles with the total energy of the gas, failing to recognize that work done specifically increases the kinetic energy of the particles.

To fix this, students should focus on understanding that work done on gas particles translates directly to an increase in their kinetic energy, rather than affecting the total energy of the gas.

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