Respuesta :
The volume of gas is 80 cubic feet at the same temperature when the pressure is 8 pounds.
Step-by-step explanation:
The given is,
Volume of gas is 120 cubic feet under 6 pounds of pressure.
Volume of gas varies inversely as the pressure.
Pressure is 8 pounds
Step:1
From the given,
Volume of gas varies inversely as the pressure,
[tex]P_{gas}[/tex] ∝ [tex]\frac{1}{V_{gas} }[/tex].......................................(1)
Ratio of volume to pressure of gas is,
= [tex]\frac{120}{6}[/tex] = 20
Step:2
Pressure of gas is increased 6 to 8 pounds,
Change in pressure = 8 - 6 = 2 pounds
Change in volume = Ratio × change in pressure
= 20 × 2 = 40 cubic feet
Step:3
From the equation (1),
The pressure is increased, the volume of gas is reduced.
Volume of gas at pressure of 8 pounds = 120 - 40
= 80 cubic feet
Result:
The volume of gas is 80 cubic feet at the same temperature when the pressure is 8 pounds.
