The temperature of a gas is raised while its volume remains constant, the pressure exerted by the gas on the walls of the container increases because its molecules
A
lose more kinetic energy to the wall.
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B
are in contact with the wall for a shorter time.
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C
strike the wall more often with higher velocities.
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D
collide with each other with less frequency.
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Solution
The correct option is C strike the wall more often with higher velocities. The molecules strike the wall more often with higher velocities. Hence, collision frequency with wall increases. Hence, force increases and this gives rise to more pressure.