Physics

Physics

Problem

Which of the following statements best describes the pressure of an ideal gas contained in a sealed, rigid vessel that is in thermal equilibrium? a) The pressure is greatest near the walls because molecules collide directly with the container.\text{The pressure is greatest near the walls because molecules collide directly with the container.} b) The pressure is the same at every point inside the vessel.\text{The pressure is the same at every point inside the vessel.} c) The pressure fluctuates unpredictably from point to point even at equilibrium.\text{The pressure fluctuates unpredictably from point to point even at equilibrium.} d) The pressure is greatest at the bottom of the vessel because of the weight of the gas above it.\text{The pressure is greatest at the bottom of the vessel because of the weight of the gas above it.}

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