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How does reducing the volume of a container affect the gas pressure inside/

How does reducing the volume of a container affect the gas pressure inside/
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How does reducing the volume of a container affect the gas pressure inside/

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Pressure is inversely proportional to volume (at constant temperatures.)

Reducing the volume of a container will increase the gas pressure inside because there will be more collisions of the gas particles with the walls of the container.
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