Last updated: March 2, 2026 by Sarah Chen

Boyle's Law: Pressure-Volume Relationship

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Boyle's Law states that for a fixed amount of gas at constant temperature, pressure and volume are inversely proportional: P1V1 = P2V2. Doubling the pressure halves the volume. This gas law is fundamental to understanding pneumatics, breathing, and atmospheric science.

Common use cases:

  • Scuba diving gas calculations
  • Syringe and piston problems
  • HVAC system design

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