When you pump a bicycle tire, what is happening to the particles inside the tire?

A
Nothing, because pumping in more air does not affect the particles inside.

B
They are moving closer together and contracting, filling the tire and making it more firm.

C
They are moving farther and farther apart, which is what expands the tire.

D
They are moving faster and faster, making the tire feel more full.

1 answer

C
They are moving farther and farther apart, which is what expands the tire.