John Rapidly Pulls a Plunger Out of a Cylinder, Increasing

question 35

Multiple Choice

John rapidly pulls a plunger out of a cylinder, increasing its volume. As the plunger moves away, the gas molecules bouncing elastically off the plunger are:

• A) rebounding at a higher speed than they would have if the plunger weren't removed.
• B) rebounding at a lower speed than they would have if the plunger weren't removed.
• C) rebounding at the same speed as they would have if the plunger weren't removed.
• D) Whether they speed up or slow down depends on how fast the plunger is removed.

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