Question detail
Which statement correctly describes the relationship between pressure and volume for a fixed mass of gas at constant temperature (Pressure in gases (physics only))
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At a glance
MCQ
Type
practice
Style
Topic
Particle model and pressure
Question
- A. Pressure multiplied by volume is constant
- B. Pressure is directly proportional to volume
- C. Volume is independent of pressure
- D. Pressure and volume have no relationship
Answer
The correct answer is Pressure multiplied by volume is constant.
Explanation
Boundary lens: Keep this separate from nearby specification points that use similar words but test a different idea. This question asks: Which statement correctly describes the relationship between pressure and volume for a fixed mass of gas at constant temperature (Pressure in gases (physics only)). The correct response is Pressure multiplied by volume is constant, 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) State that pressure multiplied by volume is constant for a fixed mass of gas at constant temperature. 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 538 is distinct because it uses this exact question context and the boundary lens rather than a generic particle-model sentence.
Common mistake
Misunderstanding Pressure-Volume Relationship
Students often confuse the relationship between pressure and volume, thinking that pressure increases when volume increases.
Remember that for a fixed mass of gas at constant temperature, pressure multiplied by volume is constant; thus, increasing volume decreases pressure.
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