Consider a closed, sealed can of air placed on a hot stove. The contained air undergoes an increase in

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When a sealed can of air is heated, the temperature of the air inside increases due to the addition of heat. This increase in temperature causes the air molecules to move more rapidly and collide with the walls of the can more forcefully, leading to an increase in pressure. The mass of the air does not change because the can is sealed, preventing any air from entering or leaving.

Consider a Closed, Sealed Can of Air Placed on a Hot