SET 4

Front

What does Boyle's Law quantify?

Back

The inverse proportionality between pressure and volume for a fixed mass of gas at constant temperature.

Front

What is the mathematical expression of Boyle's Law?

Back

P1 * V1 = P2 * V2

Front

What happens to pressure when volume is halved according to Boyle's Law?

Back

Halving the volume doubles the pressure.

Front

What does plotting pressure against the reciprocal of volume yield?

Back

A straight line.

Front

What is the relationship between temperature and kinetic energy in Boyle's Law?

Back

Maintaining temperature fixes the average kinetic energy of particles.

Front

How does reducing volume affect particle collisions?

Back

It concentrates particles, increasing collision frequency with container walls, hence higher pressure.

Front

What is a practical application of Boyle's Law in internal combustion engines?

Back

Air-fuel mixtures are compressed to increase temperature and pressure before ignition.

Front

How does Boyle's Law relate to lung mechanics during inhalation?

Back

Lung volume expands, lowering internal pressure relative to atmospheric pressure, drawing air in.

Front

What occurs during exhalation in relation to Boyle's Law?

Back

The process reverses, increasing internal pressure and expelling air.

Front

In what fields is Boyle's Law relevant?

Back

Engineering, physiology, and everyday technologies.