Answer: 150 kPa
Step-by-step explanation:
Given that,
Original volume of gas V1 = 30L
Original pressure of gas P1 = 105 kPa
New pressure of gas P2 = ?
New volume of gas V2 = 21L
Since pressure and volume are given while temperature is constant, apply the formula for Boyle's law
P1V1 = P2V2
105 kPa x 30L = P2 x 21L
3150 kPa L = P2 x 21L
P2 = 3150 kPa L / 21 L
P2 = 150 kPa
Thus, 150 kPa of pressure is required to compress the gas