A sample of an ideal gas is contained in a cylinder. The volume of the gas is suddenly decreased. A student makes the following statements to explain the change in pressure of the gas
$I.$ The average kinetic energy of the gas atoms increases
$II.$ The atoms of the gas hit the walls of the cylinder more frequently
$III.$ Temperature of the gas remains unchanged
Which of these statements is true?
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