Question R16 Q17 - NSB Middle School 2009

Which of the following is TRUE of a gas contained in a tall, sealed cylindrical container at 1 atmosphere of pressure and 25 C:

W) the gas exerts the same pressure on all the walls of the container

X) the gas exerts a higher pressure on the top of the container

Y) the gas exerts a higher pressure on the bottom of the container

Z) the gas exerts a higher pressure on the sides of the container

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