NCERT Solution for Class 9 Science Chapter 1
Matter in Our Surroundings
NCERT Books for Session 2022-2023
CBSE Board and UP Board
Intext Questions
Page No-6
Questions No:3 Part: b
Give reasons: A gas exerts pressure on the walls of the container.
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Particles of gas move randomly in all directions at high speed. As a result, the particles hit each other and also hit the walls of the container with a force. Therefore, gas exerts pressure on the walls of the container.
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A gas exerts pressure on the walls of the container because the molecules of the gas are in constant random motion due to high kinetic energy. These molecules constantly vibrate, move and hit the walls of the container thereby exerting pressure on it.