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A gas is contained in a metallic cylinder fitted with a piston. The piston is suddenly moved in to compress the gas and is maintained at this position. As time passes the pressure of the gas in the cylinder

A

Increases

B

Decreases

C

Remains constant

D

Increases or decreases depending on the nature of gas

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B
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