The temperature of a gas is held constant, while its volume is decreased. The pressure exerted by the gas on the walls of the container increases, because its molecules

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The temperature of a gas is held constant, while its volume is decreased. The pressure exerted by the gas on the walls of the container increases, because its molecules (A) strike the walls more frequently (B) strike the walls with higher velocities (C) are in contact with the walls for a shorter time (D) strike the walls with larger force

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Pressure increases because the molecules of enclosed gas strike the walls of container more frequently.

Q. The temperature of a gas is held constant, while its volume is decreased. The pressure exerted by the gas on the walls of the container increases, because its molecules

strike the walls more frequently

strike the walls with higher velocities

are in contact with the walls for a shorter time

strike the walls with larger force

Pressure increases because the molecules of enclosed gas strike the walls of container more frequently.