Physics 5054 · O Level · Particle model

Particle model — practice question

A piston traps air in a cylinder. The air has pressure $p$, and the air column measures $20\,\text{cm}$ in length. The piston is drawn outwards until the length of the air column has increased by $40\,\text{cm}$. The temperature of the air stays constant. What is the new air pressure?

  • A$\frac{p}{2}$
  • B$\frac{p}{3}$
  • C$2p$
  • D$3p$

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