Why does heated air expand?



Why does heated air expand?..

Answer / Raj Kumar

Heated air expands because the kinetic energy of its molecules increases. As the molecules gain energy, they move faster and collide with each other more often, taking up more space.

Is This Answer Correct ?    0 Yes 0 No

Post New Answer

More General Physics Interview Questions

What are the assumptions of quantum theory of black body radiation? : quantum physics

1 Answers  


Explain the Reflection of Light ?

2 Answers  


In which medium the velocity of sound is large?

1 Answers  


a car starts from rest with uniform acceleration "a" for sometime and then with uniform retardation "b" and comes to rest. The time of motion is "t". find the maximum velocity attained by it?

1 Answers  


Explain why does sun appear flat during sunrise and sunset?

1 Answers  


Explain the Modes of Transfer of Heat ?

1 Answers  


In the 19th century, this scottish scientist showed that all magnetic and all electric phenomena could be described by four equations that often bear his name. What ishis name?

1 Answers  


What is radium used for?

1 Answers  


Why is n-type conductor is neutral?

1 Answers  


What is sound velocity?

1 Answers  


What is larger the force the earth exerts on you or the force you exert on the earth?

1 Answers  


what is the difference between cdma and gsm

1 Answers   HPCL, Hughes Systique Corporation, Reliance,


Categories