This means that if you halve the volume of a gas, the pressure will double.
Here's a simple explanation:
* Imagine a fixed amount of gas molecules in a container.
* When you decrease the volume (make the container smaller), the gas molecules have less space to move around.
* This means they collide with the walls of the container more frequently.
* More collisions mean more force exerted on the walls, resulting in higher pressure.
Formula:
Boyle's Law can be expressed mathematically as:
P₁V₁ = P₂V₂
Where:
* P₁ = Initial pressure
* V₁ = Initial volume
* P₂ = Final pressure
* V₂ = Final volume
In your scenario, if V₂ = V₁/2, then P₂ = 2P₁.
