MHT CET202525 Apr 2025Morning ShiftPhysicsKinetic Theory of GasesActual
The volume of given mass of a gas is increased by 7% at constant temperature. The pressure should be decreased by
Options
- A7 %
- B14 %
- C6.54 %
- D14 52 %
Correct answer
C. 6.54 %
Step-by-step solution
For an ideal gas at constant temperature, pressure and volume are inversely related by Boyle's Law: P₁V₁ = P₂V₂ . A volume increase of 7 % gives V₂ = 1.07V₁ . Substituting into Boyle's Law: P₁V₁ = P₂(1.07V₁) P₂ = P₁ 1.07 The percentage decrease in pressure is calculated as: P₁ - P₂ P₁ 100 % = (1 - 1 1.07 ) 100 % = 0.07 1.07 100 % 6.54 % Thus, the pressure decreases by approximately 6.54 % .