Question

what is the origin of pressure exerted by a gas on the walls of container​

Answer 1

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The molecules of a gas are in a state of random motion. They continuously collide against the walls of the container. During each collision, momentum is transfered to the walls of the container. The pressure exerted by the gas is due to the continuous collision of the molecules against the walls of the container.

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Answer 2

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The molecules of a gas are in a state of random motion. They continuously collide against the walls of the container. During each collision, momentum is transfered to the walls of the container. The pressure exerted by the gas is due to the continuous collision of the molecules against the walls of the container.

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