Answer:
The new pressure is 8 times the original pressure.
Explanation:
Data obtained from the question include:
Initial volume (V1) = 4L
Final volume (V2) = 0.5L
Initial pressure (P1) = P
Final pressure (P2) =..?
The new pressure can be obtained by using the Boyle's law as shown below:
P1V1 = P2V2
P x 4 = P2 x 0.5
Divide both side by 0.5
P2 = P x 4 / 0.5
P2 = 8P
Therefore, the new pressure is 8 times the original pressure.
