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===About Boyle's Law===
 
===About Boyle's Law===
  
*Expressed mathematically as 𝑃×𝑉=constant
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*[[Boyle's Law]] is expressed mathematically as 𝑃×𝑉=constant
*Describes the inverse relationship between the [[pressure]] and [[Volume (Space)|volume]] of a [[gas]].
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*[[Boyle's Law]] describes the inverse relationship between the [[pressure]] and [[Volume (Space)|volume]] of a [[gas]].
*Assumes [[Ideal Gas|ideal gas]] behaviour.
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*[[Boyle's Law]] assumes [[Ideal Gas|ideal gas]] behaviour.
*Applicable in various real-world scenarios such as breathing and syringes.
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*[[Boyle's Law]] applies to [[Idea Gas|ideal gases]] under constant [[temperature]] conditions.
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*[[Boyle's Law]] is applicable in various real-world scenarios such as breathing and syringes.
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*[[Boyle's Law]] is used to predict the behaviour of [[gas]]es which are modelled as [[Ideal Gas|ideal gases]].
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*[[Boyle's Law]] is fundamental to understanding [[gas]] laws and [[Kinetic Theory|kinetic theory]].
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*[[Boyle's Law]] helps in applications such as breathing mechanics and pneumatic systems.
  
 
===Formula===
 
===Formula===

Revision as of 13:27, 22 May 2024

Key Stage 5

Meaning

Boyle's Law states that for a fixed mass of gas at constant temperature, the product of its pressure and volume is constant.

About Boyle's Law

Formula

\(p\times𝑉=constant\)

Where:

p is pressure

and

𝑉 is volume


When there is a change of pressure and volume of a known amount of a substance at constant temperature the following formula can be used\[p_1\times𝑉_1=p_2\times𝑉_2\]

Where the number represents before and after the change.

Examples

  • Compressing a gas in a piston decreases its volume and increases its pressure.
  • In scuba diving, the pressure of air in tanks decreases as the diver uses the air and the volume increases.