Question

When you heat an air-filled, sealed can, what happens inside? A. The collisions of air molecules against the wall of the can are weaker and less frequent. B. The collisions of air molecules against the wall of the can are stronger and more frequent. C. The collisions of air molecules against the wall of the can do not change.

Answer 1

I believe the correct response is B.

Answer 2

I think the correct answer from the choices listed above is option B. When you heat an air-filled, sealed can, the collisions of air molecules against the wall of the can are stronger and more frequent. Temperature is said to be directly proportional to kinetic energy of the molecules.