Question

If the volume of a cylinder is reduced from 8.0 liters to 4.0 liters, the pressure of the gas in the cylinder will change from 70 kilopascals to ...

Answer 1

Answer:

P₂ = 140 KPa

Explanation:

Given data:

Initial volume = 8.0 L

Final volume = 4.0 L

Initial pressure = 70 KPa

Final pressure = ?

Solution:

According to Boyle's law

P₁V₁ = P₂V₂

P₂ = P₁V₁  / V₂

P₂ = 70 KPa ×8.0 L/4.0 L

P₂ = 560 KPa .L / 4.0 L

P₂ = 140 KPa