Gas exerts pressure on the walls of the container because gas :
A
Has weight
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B
Molecules have momentum
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C
Molecules collide with each other
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D
Molecules collide with the walls of the container
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Solution
The correct option is D Molecules have momentum Gas molecules collides with walls of vessels due to which there occurs change in momentum of molecules due to which force is produced and thus pressure.