ASVAB
Mechanical Comprehension
Principles
Practice Test
865562
Question
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Boyle's Law
Boyle's law states that "for a fixed amount of an ideal gas kept at a fixed temperature, pressure and volume are inversely proportional". Expressed as a formula, that's \(\frac{P_1}{P_2} = \frac{V_2}{V_1}\)
A mass of air has a pressure of 15.0 psi and a volume of 75 ft.3. If the air is compressed to a new volume of 50 ft.3, what is the new pressure?