Physics · Oct / Nov 2021 · Paper 12 · Question 11
5054Particle model
Air is trapped in a cylinder by a piston. The pressure of the air is p and the length of the air column is 20 cm. The piston is moved outwards. The length of the air column increases by 40 cm. The temperature of the air remains constant. [diagram] What is the new air pressure?
- A\frac{p}{2}
- B\frac{p}{3}
- C2p
- D3p
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Correct answer: B. \frac{p}{3}
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