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AQA · GCSE · Physics · Higher

Temperature and Particle Kinetic Energy

Q08.2 1 mark

A fire piston is a special type of syringe that can be used to start fires.

The plunger is pushed quickly downwards and compresses the air.

When the air is compressed quickly, the temperature of the air increases.

How does an increase in temperature affect the air particles inside the piston?

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