CAPE Physics Unit 1 · 2003 · Paper 2 · Question 8(a)(i)b)
Explain how the kinetic theory is used to explain the pressure in a gas.
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- 8(a)(i)a)State THREE assumptions made in the kinetic theory of gases.[8 marks]
- 8(a)(ii)Three molecules have speeds of v, 4v and 8v. What is their mean speed and root mean square (r.m.s.) speed?[1 mark]
- 8(b)(i)Calculate the thermal energy supplied to the gas.[12 marks]
- 8(b)(ii)Calculate the change in volume of the gas.[1 mark]
- 8(b)(iii)Calculate the work done by the gas as it expands.[1 mark]
- 8(c)(i)What is the increase in internal energy?[1 mark]
- 8(c)(ii)Find the molar heat capacity at constant volume for oxygen. (Molar heat capacity at constant pressure = 29 J mol⁻¹ K⁻¹)[1 mark]
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