Q. In order to increase the volume of a gas by 10%, the pressure of the gas should be
A) Increased by 10%
B) Increased by 1%
C) Decreased by 10%
D) Decreased by 1%
Explanation
(c)
According to Boyle’s law,
$p \propto \frac{1}{V}$
Hence, in order to increase the volume of a gas by 10%, the pressure of the gas should be decreased by 10%.
Reviewed by Dr. Abubacker
Physics Educator & NEET/JEE Specialist
Ph.D. in Physics with 19+ years of teaching experience.