Question 10
Gas LawsA gas at a volume Vo in a container at pressure Po is compressed to one fifth of its volume. What will be its pressure if it maintains its original temperature T?
- A.Po/5
- B.⅘ Po
- C.Po
- D.5 Po
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Answer: D (5 Po)
Explanation
At constant temperature PV is constant (Boyle's law). If the volume becomes Vo/5, the pressure becomes 5Po.