What Is the Correct Description of Boyle's Law

question 9

Multiple Choice

What is the correct description of Boyle's law?

• A) There is a definite relationship between the pressure and volume of a gas if the temperature is kept constant.
• B) There is a definite relationship between the volume and temperature of a gas if the pressure is kept constant.
• C) The total pressure of a confined mixture of different gases is equal to the sum of the pressure of each gas in the mixture.
• D) Energy can be changed in form but cannot be created or destroyed.

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Definitions:

Relevant Range

The range of activity within which assumptions made about cost behavior are valid. Beyond this range, fixed and variable cost patterns may change.

Break-even Point

The level of sales or production at which total revenues equal total costs, resulting in neither profit nor loss.

Contribution Margin

The selling price of a product minus the variable cost per unit, used to cover fixed costs and contribute to net profit.

Fixed Costs

Expenses that do not change with the level of production or sales activities within a short time.