A gas occupies 48 dm³ at pressure 8 atm. Find the pressure at 24 dm³.
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Correct Answer: Option C
Explanation:
Using Boyle’s law:<br/>8 × 48 = Pā × 24<br/>384 = 24Pā<br/>Pā = 16 atm.<br/>Reducing the volume by half doubles the pressure.
Using Boyle’s law:<br/>8 × 48 = Pā × 24<br/>384 = 24Pā<br/>Pā = 16 atm.<br/>Reducing the volume by half doubles the pressure.