SET 4

What does plotting pressure against the reciprocal of volume yield?

• A straight line.

• A curved line.

• A horizontal line.

• A vertical line.

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

• Halving the volume doubles the pressure.

• Halving the volume has no effect on pressure.

• Halving the volume decreases the pressure by half.

• Halving the volume triples the pressure.

What is the mathematical expression of Boyle's Law?

• P1 * V1 = P2 * V2

• P1 + V1 = P2 + V2

• P1 / V1 = P2 / V2

• P1 - V1 = P2 - V2

How does reducing volume affect particle collisions?

• It decreases the number of particles in the container.

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

• It has no effect on particle collisions.

• It causes particles to move slower, reducing collision frequency.

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

• Maintaining temperature fixes the average kinetic energy of particles.

• Increasing temperature decreases the average kinetic energy of particles.

• Temperature has no effect on the kinetic energy of particles in a gas.

• Higher temperatures lead to lower kinetic energy of particles.

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

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

• Fuel is injected into the engine at a constant pressure regardless of temperature.

• Exhaust gases are expelled at a constant volume to maintain engine efficiency.

• Air is allowed to expand freely to cool the engine during operation.

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

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

• Lung volume decreases, increasing internal pressure and forcing air out.

• Lung volume remains constant, causing no change in pressure or airflow.

• Lung volume expands, increasing internal pressure and preventing air from entering.

In what fields is Boyle's Law relevant?

• Engineering, physiology, and everyday technologies.

• Biology, chemistry, and astronomy.

• Mathematics, philosophy, and sociology.

• Art, literature, and music.

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

• The process reverses, increasing internal pressure and expelling air.

• The process remains constant, allowing air to flow freely.

• The process decreases internal pressure, drawing air in.

• The process causes a vacuum, preventing air from leaving.

What does Boyle's Law quantify?

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

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

• The relationship between temperature and volume for a fixed mass of gas at constant pressure.

• The relationship between pressure and temperature for a fixed mass of gas at constant volume.