JAMB Physics 1986 Question 24

Question 24

Gas Laws

A gas occupies a volume of 300 cm3 at a temperature of 27°C. What is its volume at 54°C, when the pressure is constant?

  1. A.150 cm3
  2. B.273 cm3
  3. C.327 cm3
  4. D.600 cm3.
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Answer: C (327 cm3)

Explanation

Charles' law with kelvin temperatures: V2 = 300 × 327/300 = 327 cm3.