MHT CET 2025 Physics question

The volume of given mass of a gas is increased by 7% at constant temperature. The pressure should be increased by

(A)7%
(B)14%
(C)7.52%Correct
(D)14.52%

Answer: (C)

Solution

At constant temperature Boyle's law holds: constant. A pressure increase is needed when the volume is reduced by 7%: . Then , so the pressure must rise by about , i.e. ,

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