Question

What formula is used for solving problems involving Boyle’s law?P1T1=P2T2P1T1=P2T2P1=V2P1=V2V1T1=V2T2V1T1=V2T2P1V1=P2V2

Answer 1

Step 1 - Brief revision of Boyle's Law

Boyle's law is a law concerning the behavior of gases. It states that the pressure and the volume are inversely proportional given that the temperature is kept constant.

That is, if we increase the pressure, the volume will decrease. This principle is behind the proper functioning of our lungs, for example. This can also be described mathematically as:

$P_1V_1=P_2V_2$

Step 2 - Choosing the right alternative

As we have seen in step 1, we can use the following formula to work with Boyle's Law:

$P_1V_1=P_2V_2$

Therefore, the correct alternative is item d.