Chapter 14, Problem 3STP

To determine

To Choose: The correct option.

Answer to Problem 3STP

Option A: Boyle’s law

Explanation of Solution

Introduction:

According to Boyle’s law, the pressure exerted by a gas is inversely proportional to the volume occupied by the gas. Mathematically,

  $P\propto \frac{1}{V}$

Here, $P$ is pressure exerted

  $V$ is the volume occupied.

In the given graph, as the volume decreases, the pressure increases which satisfies the above expression correctly. So, the given hyperbolic graph is the graph of Boyle’s law.

Conclusion:

Thus, the correct option is (A).