According to Boyle's law, if the volume of a gas-filled cavity increases at constant temperature, its pressure

Options

  • A. Increases
  • B. Decreases
  • C. Remains unchanged
  • D. Becomes infinite
  • E. Becomes zero in every case

Correct Answer (Detailed Explanation is Below)

B. Decreases

Detailed Explanation

At constant temperature, Boyle's law gives an inverse relationship between pressure and volume, so increasing volume decreases pressure.