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Physics Kinetic Theory of Gases General MCQ (Single Correct)

When an ideal gas is compressed isothermally then its pressure increases because :

A
its potential energy decreases
B
its kinetic energy increases and molec move apart
C
its number of collisions per unit area with walls of container increases
D
molecular energy increases

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C

For isothermal, PV = constant, P α . As area decreases ∴ number of collision per unit area increases

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