The outlet of a bicycle pump is used to inflate a football as illustrated in the diagram above. Why does the pressure of the air inside the pump increases as the pump handle is slowly pushed downward at constant temperature? - SchoolNGR

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The outlet of a bicycle pump is used to inflate a football as illustrated in the diagram above. Why does the pressure of the air inside the pump increases as the pump handle is slowly pushed downward at constant temperature?

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A Momentum of the air molecules are increased
B Volume occupied by the molecules are increased
C Frequency of collision of the air molecules with the walls of the pump is increased
D More air molecules are collidin with one another in the system

Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:

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