If the volume of a gas varies inversely with the pressure and the volume is 15 liters when the pressure is 3 atmospheres, then the volume when the pressure is 5 atmospheres is liters.
Answer & Analysis
Analysis
Question Analysis
This problem assesses the understanding of inverse variation, specifically in the context of the relationship between the volume and pressure of a gas.
Key Concept Explanation
The volume of a gas varies inversely with the pressure , which can be expressed as , where is a constant.
Step-by-step Solution
1. Identify the constant : Since , we have
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