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The pressure is exerted by the gas on th...

The pressure is exerted by the gas on the walls of the container because

A

It loses kinetic energy

B

It sticks with the walls

C

On collision with the walls there is a change in momentum

D

It is accelerated towards the walls

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The correct Answer is:
C
`P = F /A = 1/A . (Deltap)/(Deltat).` [as ` Delta p` = Change in momentum]
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