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Why does an increase in the number of molecules increase the pressure?

Why does an increase in the number of molecules increase the pressure?
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Why does an increase in the number of molecules increase the pressure?

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Adding more gas molecules increases the number of collisions between the molecules and the walls of the container. It increases the pressure
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