A balloon inflates when air is pumped into it. Which of the following conclusions can be derived from this?

(A) Gases exert pressure.
(B) Gases don't exert pressure.
(C) Gases don't have any mass.
(D) Gases are heavier than solids. [1 Mark]

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Solution

Gases exert pressure on the walls of the container they are stored in. This pressure changes the shape of the balloon causing it to inflate.
Hence option A is correct. [1 Mark]

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