What is the primary cause of pressure inside a gas container according to molecular kinetic theory?

Gas Pressure and Kinetic Theory Concepts

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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Mass of the gas particles
Temperature of the gas
Volume of the container
Collisions of particles with the container walls
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How does a particle's momentum change after a perfectly elastic collision with the container wall?
It reverses direction
It becomes zero
It doubles
It remains unchanged
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
According to Newton's third law, what is the relationship between the force exerted by the wall and the particle?
The wall exerts an equal and opposite force
The wall exerts a lesser force
The wall exerts a greater force
The wall exerts no force
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What basic equation is used to relate speed, distance, and time in the derivation?
Speed = Time / Distance
Speed = Distance / Time
Speed = Time x Distance
Speed = Distance x Time
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How is pressure defined in terms of force and area?
Pressure = Force x Area
Pressure = Force / Area
Pressure = Force + Area
Pressure = Area / Force
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Why is the factor of a third introduced in the pressure equation?
To adjust for container volume
To consider the mass of particles
To account for temperature variations
To distribute pressure evenly in all directions
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What does the subscript 'rms' stand for in the final equation?
Root Mean Square
Random Mean Speed
Real Mean Speed
Relative Mean Square
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