Students develop an understanding of the mathematical relationship between pressure and volume of a gas. Students will practice data collection and graphing skills while also making the connection between force and pressure

[Free Registration/Login Required] In this interactive activity, discover the relationship between pressure and volume. After the activity, answer one challenge question about the topic.

Provides definitions and practical applications of Boyle's Law.

From the Science and Mathematics Initiative for Learning Enhancement (SMILE) program. A lesson plan in which young scholars explore the pressure-temperature-volume relationships by performing a popcorn lab investigation. Intriguing....

A lengthy page covering most all the gas laws. Each law is described in words and stated as an equation. The use of each law in solving problems is demonstrated. Some problem-solving tips are provided. There are 23 practice problems with...

In this lab, students will have to build a Cartesian diver to bring to class to race. I do this as an introduction to the gas laws, specifically Boyle's Law which deals with volume and pressure of gas at the same temperature. The...

Boyle's law is derived from the ideal gas law. An equation is given and the derivation is explained.

Boyle's law is derived from the ideal gas law. An equation is given and the derivation is explained.

Learn about the different laws of gases with these interactive activities and test your knowledge with the exercises at the end.

The transcript of a talk given on the syndicated radio broadcast titled "The Engines of Our Ingenuity." The story contrasts the lives and personalities of two scientific colleagues - Robert Hooke and Robert Boyle. Discusses their...

Our understanding about the air we breathe has changed dramatically through time. This illustrated timeline from the NOVA Web site tracks the changing thought on air and the creation of the Periodic Table of the Elements.

Students learn about the basic fundamental concepts regarding fluid power, which includes both pneumatic, which utilize gas, and hydraulic, which utilize liquid, systems. Both systems contain four basic components: a reservoir, a pump or...

In this experiment students observe a combustion reaction and deduce the components necessary for the reaction to occur. They also see the relationship between pressure, volume, and number of molecules for gases.

Includes exhaustive information and a wealth of activities pertaining to aerodynamics and the physics of flight.

An exhaustive list of equations and formulas which are commonly used in thermal physics (including equations for triple point). Equations are organized according to category. Meaning of the symbols is clearly stated.

A very complete list of terms that are important to the study of gases. This resource is a web archive.