Which of the following is a way to decrease the average speed of molecules of an ideal gas?

  • A
    Adding more gas to the container at constant temperature.
  • B
    Expanding the gas into a vacuum.
  • C
    Compressing the gas adiabatically.
  • D
    Expanding the gas adiabatically against constant pressure.

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