SOLUTION: The volume (V) of a gas varies inversely as the pressure (P) on the gas. If the volume of a gas is 12 ft3 when the pressure is 13 lb/ft2, find the volume of the gas when the press
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Question 1197103: The volume (V) of a gas varies inversely as the pressure (P) on the gas. If the volume of a gas is 12 ft3 when the pressure is 13 lb/ft2, find the volume of the gas when the pressure is 4 lb/ft2.
V =_________ft3
Answer by josgarithmetic(39620) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
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The volume (V) of a gas varies inversely as the pressure (P) on the gas.
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for some variation constant, k.
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If the volume of a gas is 12 ft3 when the pressure is 13 lb/ft2,
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--------the specific formula
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find the volume of the gas when the pressure is 4 lb/ft2.
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You know what to do.
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