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If the pressure of a gas is doubled while keeping the temperature constant, what happens to the volume (Pressure in gases (physics only)) ? P43-046 Pressure in gases (physics only) checkpoint
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practice
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Topic
Particle model and pressure
Question
- A. The volume halves ? P43-046 density measurement and calculation
- B. P43-046 trap: this swaps density measurement and calculation for a neighbouring particle-model idea.
- C. P43-046 trap: this omits pressure, volume, fixed mass of gas from the explanation.
- D. P43-046 trap: this answer belongs outside Pressure in gases (physics only).
Answer
The correct answer is The volume halves ? P43-046 density measurement and calculation.
Explanation
Definition lens: Give the precise definition, then add a context sentence that shows how it is used. This question asks: If the pressure of a gas is doubled while keeping the temperature constant, what happens to the volume (Pressure in gases (physics only)) ?. The correct response is The volume halves ? P43-046 density measurement and calculation, 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 534 is distinct because it uses this exact question context and the definition 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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