Gas Pressure Quiz
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What causes gas pressure according to the text?

  • Force exerted by gas molecules colliding with surfaces (correct)
  • Force exerted by the weight of the atmosphere
  • Weight of the column of air molecules in the atmosphere
  • Force exerted by the weight of the gas molecules

    • What does atmospheric pressure result from?

  • Weight of the column of air molecules in the atmosphere above an object (correct)
  • Weight of the gas molecules in the atmosphere
  • Force exerted by gas molecules colliding with surfaces
  • Force exerted by the weight of the atmosphere

    • How is pressure defined?

  • Force exerted by gas molecules colliding with surfaces
  • Force exerted on a specific object
  • Force exerted in a closed container
  • Force exerted on a given area (correct)

    • What is the sensation when experiencing twice the usual pressure?

    <p>Unpleasant</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens when normal air pressure is not balanced by equal pressure from inside a metal container?

    <p>It can crush the metal container</p> Signup and view all the answers

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