Cambridge IGCSE Physics practice

Paper 3 structured question: Gases and the absolute scale of temperature

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Gases and the absolute scale of temperature

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Paper 3Theory (Core)3 marks

Explaining gas behavior with changing volume and temperature.

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A gas is contained in a flexible balloon. The temperature of the gas is increased while the pressure remains constant.

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Explain what happens to the volume of the gas as the temperature increases.
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Paper 3Theory (Core)1 marks

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A sealed container holds a fixed amount of gas. The temperature of the gas is increased while the volume remains constant.

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State the effect on the pressure of the gas when the temperature is increased.
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