Question 28
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A flask contains air which is trapped by a drop of oil in a glass tubing. When the
flask is warmed, the oil drop rises the tubing. Which of the following statements
DOES NOT explain this observation?
A. Particles of air in the flask move further apart.
B. Particles of air in the flask gain energy and move faster.
C. Particles in the oil drop increase in volume and take up more space.
D. Particles in the oil drop are pushed away by particles in the trapped air.
A flask contains air which is trapped by a drop of oil in a glass tubing. When the
flask is warmed, the oil drop rises the tubing. Which of the following statements
DOES NOT explain this observation?
A. Particles of air in the flask move further apart.
B. Particles of air in the flask gain energy and move faster.
C. Particles in the oil drop increase in volume and take up more space.
D. Particles in the oil drop are pushed away by particles in the trapped air.