Solve the Problem $$\frac { 41 } { 14 }$$

question 118

Multiple Choice

Solve the problem.
-When the temperature stays the same, the volume of a gas is inversely proportional to the pressure of the gas. If a balloon is filled with 246 cubic inches of a gas at a pressure of 14 pounds per square inch, find the new
Pressure of the gas if the volume is decreased to 41 cubic inches.

• A) 78 pounds per square inch
• B) 84 pounds per square inch
• C) 70 pounds per square inch
• D) pounds per square inch \[\frac { 41 } { 14 }\]

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Definitions:

Windpipe

Commonly known as the trachea, it's the tube that connects the larynx to the bronchi, providing air passage to the lungs.

Trachea

Also known as the windpipe, it is a large membranous tube reinforced by rings of cartilage, extending from the larynx to the bronchial tubes and conveying air to and from the lungs.

Primary Bronchi

The two main branches of the trachea that lead directly into the lungs, providing the passage for air to enter and leave the lungs.

Pharynx

The muscular tube that extends from the back of the nasal cavities and mouth down to the esophagus and larynx, serving both respiratory and digestive functions.