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Kinetic theory of gases: CAIE A‑Level Physics questions

Every CAIE A-Level Physics exam question on 15.3 Kinetic theory of gases, June 2024 and the specimen papers, with its mark scheme and examiner’s report.

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  1. Q3(a)(ii)

    June 2024 · Paper 4

    2 marks15.3 Kinetic theory of gases
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    June 2024 Paper 4, question 3(a)(ii): Use one of the basic assumptions of the kinetic theory to explain what can be deduced about the potential energy associated with the random motion of molecules

  2. Q3(b)(ii)

    June 2024 · Paper 4

    2 marks15.3 Kinetic theory of gases
    The whole paper ↗
    June 2024 Paper 4, question 3(b)(ii): the average translational kinetic energy EK of one molecule of the gas EK = J [2]

  3. Q2(b)(ii)

    Specimen · Paper 4

    3 marks15.3 Kinetic theory of gases16.1 Internal energy
    The whole paper ↗
    Specimen Paper 4, question 2(b)(ii): Calculate the increase in internal energy of the gas. Explain your working. increase in internal energy = J [3]
All 3 questions on Kinetic theory of gases, as a list
  1. June 2024, Paper 4, Q3(a)(ii) (2 marks): Use one of the basic assumptions of the kinetic theory to explain what can be deduced about the potential energy associated with the random motion of molecules
  2. June 2024, Paper 4, Q3(b)(ii) (2 marks): the average translational kinetic energy EK of one molecule of the gas EK = J [2]
  3. Specimen, Paper 4, Q2(b)(ii) (3 marks): Calculate the increase in internal energy of the gas. Explain your working. increase in internal energy = J [3]

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