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According to Charles’ law, what happens when the temperature of a gas increases ...

According to Charles’ law, what happens when the temperature of a gas increases at constant pressure?
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  • A Volume decreases
  • B Pressure decreases
  • C Density remains fixed
  • D Volume increases
Correct Answer: Option D
Explanation:
Charles’ law explains that the volume of a gas is directly proportional to its temperature when pressure is kept constant. Heating a gas gives its particles more kinetic energy, making them move faster and spread farther apart. As a result, the gas occupies more space and its volume increases.

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