Asked by Matthew Madden on Jul 03, 2024
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When the temperature of a gas increases, how does the pressure increase?
A) Inversely
B) Exponentially
C) Logarithmically
D) Proportionately
Temperature
A measure of the thermal energy of a system, indicating how hot or cold the system is.
Pressure
The exertion of force upon a surface by an object, fluid, etc., in contact with it, measured in units such as Pascal (Pa).
- Correlate fluctuations in temperature to shifts in gas volume and pressure.
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MT
Mayar Tarek5 days ago
Final Answer :
D
Explanation :
The pressure of a gas increases proportionately with temperature, assuming the volume and the amount of gas remain constant. This relationship is described by Gay-Lussac's law in thermodynamics.
Learning Objectives
- Correlate fluctuations in temperature to shifts in gas volume and pressure.