If 1/V is plotted on X-axis and pressure on Y-axis at constant temperature, what should appear:
Correct answer: C. Straight line passing through origin
- A. Straight line parallel to x-axis
- B. Straight line parallel to y-axis
- C. Straight line passing through origin
- D. Curve
Explanation
If 1/V is plotted on the X-axis and pressure on the Y-axis at constant temperature, a straight line passing through the origin will appear. This is because Boyle's law states that the pressure of a gas is inversely proportional to its volume at constant temperature. Boyle's law can be expressed mathematically as follows: P * V = k Where: P is the pressure of the gas V is the volume of the gas k is a constant
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About Boyle's Law
Boyle's law states that the pressure of a fixed mass of gas varies inversely with its volume when temperature remains constant. Problems use the relationship P₁V₁ = P₂V₂, pressure-volume graphs and volume changes, with constant temperature distinguishing it from Charles's law.
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