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If the temperature of an enclosed gas is increased, what microscopic property increases to cause a corresponding rise in pressure?
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Correct Answer
The average kinetic speed and impact force of the molecules.
Explanation
Temperature is a direct measure of the average kinetic energy of the molecules. Raising the temperature causes the molecules to move faster on average, making them strike the container walls harder and more frequently, which increases the pressure.
Reference
Basic Physics: A Self-Teaching Guide
