A gas occupies 500 cm³ at 27°C and 760 mm Hg. At the same temperature pressure is reduced to 380 mm Hg. New volume is x×10³ cm³. Find x.
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A gas occupies 500 cm³ at 27°C and 760 mm Hg. At the same temperature pressure is reduced to 380 mm Hg. New volume is x×10³ cm³. Find x.

G1 Physics · Accepted Answer

Step 1: Isothermal Boyle’s law P₁V₁=P₂V₂. Step 2: V₂=(760/380)×500=1000 cm³. Step 3: 1000 cm³=1×10³ cm³, hence x=1.