Multiple choice

For a fixed mass of gass at constant temperature, if we decrease volume, the pressure will

  1. also decrease

  2. increase

  3. remain constant

  4. first remain constant and then increases

  5. none of these
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Pressure is inversely proportional to the volume of the substance.Therefore when volume increases Pressure decreases and when volume decreases pressure increases.

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