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On the basis of kinetic theory of gases, explain how does a gas exert pressure.

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In random motion , the molecules collide with each other and also with the walls of the container. As the collisions are elastic in nature, there is no loss of energy , but a change in momentum occurs due to the force created.
During each collision , the molecules impart certain momentum to the walls of the container. By hte transfer of momentum , the walls experienced per unit area of the walls of the container the pressure exerted by the gas.
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