At constant temperature an increase in the pressure of a gas by 5% will decrease its volume by
At constant temperature an increase in the pressure of a gas by 5% will decrease its volume by
Option 1 -
5%
Option 2 -
5.26%
Option 3 -
4.26%
Option 4 -
4.76%
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1 Answer
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Correct Option - 4
Detailed Solution:If then of
From Boyle’s law,
therefore,Fractional change in volume is
Therefore, percentage change in volume is
That is, volume decreases by
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