Question

A balloon contains 0.075 m^3 of

gas. The pressure is reduced to
100kPa and fills a box of 0.45 m^3.
What is the initial pressure inside the
balloon if the temperature remains
constant?

Answer 1

600 KPa.

Step-by-step explanation:

From the question given above, the following data were obtained:

Initial volume (V1) = 0.075 m³

Final volume (V2) = 0.45 m³

Final pressure (P2) = 100 KPa

Initial pressure (P1) =?

Temperature = constant

The initial pressure can be obtained by using the Boyle's law equation as shown below:

P1V1 = P2V2

P1 × 0.075 = 100 × 0.45

P1 × 0.075 = 45

Divide both side by 0.075

P1 = 45 / 0.075

P1 = 600 KPa.

Thus, the initial pressure in the balloon is 600 KPa.