Multiple choice

As Pressure increases...

  1. Temperature decreases.

  2. Temperature increases.

  3. Temperature stays the same.

  4. Temperature goes up and down.
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B Correct answer
Explanation

According to the ideal gas law, for a fixed amount of gas in a constant volume, pressure and temperature are directly proportional. As pressure increases, the kinetic energy of the particles increases, which corresponds to a higher temperature.

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