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What is the relationship between pressure and volume for a fixed mass of gas at constant temperature (Increasing the pressure of a gas (physics only) (HT only))

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MCQ

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practice

Style

Topic

Particle model and pressure

Question

  1. A. Pressure is directly proportional to volume
  2. B. Pressure is inversely proportional to volume
  3. C. Pressure and volume are independent
  4. D. Pressure equals volume

Answer

The correct answer is Pressure is inversely proportional to volume.

Explanation

Unit lens: Check the units before giving the final statement so the physics quantity is not swapped. This question asks: What is the relationship between pressure and volume for a fixed mass of gas at constant temperature (Increasing the pressure of a gas (physics only) (HT only)). The correct response is Pressure is inversely proportional to volume, 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) Use the particle model to explain energy transfer during gas compression. 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 625 is distinct because it uses this exact question context and the unit lens rather than a generic particle-model sentence.

Common mistake

Misunderstanding Energy Transfer in Gas Compression

Students often confuse the energy transfer during gas compression with the energy stored in the gas, thinking that compression only increases pressure without affecting internal energy.

Emphasize that compressing a gas transfers energy to the gas, increasing its internal energy and temperature, and clarify the distinction between pressure and internal energy.

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