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CSEC Physics · May/June 2007 · Paper 2 · Question 1(a)

A student investigates the relationship between the volume and temperature of a fixed mass of gas at a constant pressure of 1 atmosphere. The results are shown in the provided table.

With the aid of a diagram, describe a method that the student could have used to obtain her results.

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  1. 1(b)Plot a graph of volume, V, (y-axis) against temperature, T, (x-axis). The axes have been drawn for you. The scale for the x-axis should include the range…[9 marks]
  2. 1(c)From the graph determine V₁, the volume of the gas at -120 °C.[2 marks]
  3. 1(d)At what temperature is the volume 2V₁?[2 marks]
  4. 1(e)Determine the slope, S, of the graph. Include its units.[4 marks]
  5. 1(f)From your graph read off the temperature, T₀, at which the volume would be zero. Explain the significance of T₀.[3 marks]
  6. 1(g)The equation of the graph line is V = mT + C. Write down the values of m and C.[2 marks]
  7. 1(h)The pressure on the gas is doubled and the experiment repeated. Draw, on the same set of axes, the line that would be obtained if the experiment is repeated at…[2 marks]

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