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Gas exerts pressure on the walls of the container because the molecules are –

A

Colliding with each other and exchanging momenta.

B

Colliding with the walls of the container and transferring energy to the walls.

C

Colliding with the walls and transferring momentum to the walls of the container.

D

Accelerated towards the walls.

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