MCQ
The reason for the force exerted by a gas on the wall of the vessel is that the molecules of the gas:
- ALosing its kinetic energy
- BClinging to the walls
- ✓Their momentum is changing due to collision
- Dare accelerating towards the walls.
✓
Answer
Correct option: C.
Their momentum is changing due to collision
C
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