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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

increase

B

decrease

C

remains constant

D

increase or decrease depending on the nature of the gas.

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The correct Answer is:
B
decrease
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