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The attraction between gas particles is weak and the particles have large spaces between them. As the air molecules move around freely, they create pressure.

Air has weight and that weight presses down on everything around us (creating pressure).

Air is composed of molecules and exerts pressure.

Air also experiences gravitational force.

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When using the particle model of matter to describe what happens to the density of a substance when it cools?

The density of the substance becomes higher because of the particles slow down and move closer together when the substance cools.


You exert a force of 25N on the head of a thumbtack the head of the thumbtack has a radius of 5mm what is the pressure on your thumb?

The pressure on your thumb can be calculated by dividing the force (25N) by the area of the thumbtack head in contact with your thumb. The area can be found using the formula for the area of a circle, A = πr^2, where r is the radius (5mm). Therefore, the pressure on your thumb is 25N / (π * (5mm)^2) = 1N/mm^2, or 1 MPa.


What is the differences between mass and element?

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Why can a sugar cube dissolve in a cup of hot water using the particle theory?

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What helps us understand something that you cannot see directly?

We can use indirect methods such as inference or deduction based on observable data to understand things that cannot be seen directly. This can include analyzing patterns, drawing conclusions from available evidence, or using instruments like microscopes or telescopes to reveal unseen details. Additionally, relying on information from reliable sources or experts can provide insights into things that are not immediately visible.

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What is the problem with using particle model of heat transfer?

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Explain Pressure using the particle theory of matter?

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Is gravity a force or a curvature of space time?

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When a gas is heated in a container the pressure increases explain why using the particle theory of matter?

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