Answer:
Explanation:
In order to find the original volume we use the same for Boyle's law which is
[tex]P_1V_1 = P_2V_2[/tex]
where
P1 is the initial pressure
P2 is the final pressure
V1 is the initial volume
V2 is the final volume
Since we are finding the original volume
[tex]V_1 = \frac{P_2V_2}{P_1} \\[/tex]
From the question
P1 = 172 kPa = 172000 Pa
P2 = 85 kPa = 85000 Pa
V2 = 3 L
We have
[tex]V_1 = \frac{85000 \times 3}{172000} = \frac{255000}{172000} = \frac{255}{172} \\ = 1.482558139...[/tex]
We have the final answer as
Hope this helps you
