Answer:
300000Pa or 3×10^5 Pa
Explanation:
Since the problem involves only two parameters of volume and pressure, the formula for Boyle's law is suitably used.
Using Boyle's law
P1V1 = P2V2
P1 is the initial pressure = 1.5×10^5Pa
V1 is the initial volume = 0.08m3
P2 is the final pressure (required)
V2 is the final volume = 0.04 m3
From the formula, P2 = P1V1/V2
P2 = 1.5×10^5 × 0.08 ÷ 0.04
= 300000Pa or 3×10^5 Pa.
