Which everyday observation shows that pressure in a gas increases as temperature increases at constant volume?
A
Ice melting in the sun
B
Wood burning in fire
C
Tyre pressure increasing on a hot day
D
Water boiling faster with a lid
Correct Answer: Option C — Tyre pressure increasing on a hot day
Explanation:
Tyre pressure increases on a hot day because as temperature rises the gas molecules inside move faster increasing the number and force of collisions with the tyre walls.