Boyle's Law
Changing the volume of air in a syringe 2 mL at a time and measuring the change in pressure that results.
Lab Summary
In this experiment, students change the volume of air in a syringe 2 mL at a time and measure the change in pressure that results. Students determine the relationship between the two quantities by examining a graph of Volume vs. Pressure and a graph of Inverse Volume vs. Pressure.
Published: November 2001
Downloads
- Boyle's Law - PASPORT (62 KB, .zip)
Includes experiment setup and procedures
- Boyle's Law - ScienceWorkshop (59 KB, .zip)
Includes experiment setup and procedures
Here's What You Need
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Probeware (PASPORT Systems)
Xplorer GLX (PS-2002) - $349
The Xplorer GLX is a data collection, graphing, and analysis tool designed for science students and educators.
PASPORT Absolute Pressure Sensor (PS-2107) - $90
Measures gas pressure from various sources and internal vacuum allows consistent measurement above and below ambient conditions. For use with PASPORT Interfaces.
Probeware (ScienceWorkshop Systems)
750 Interface, USB (CI-7650) - $679
The 750 Interface allows students to measure force, temperature, pressure, angular velocity, acceleration, current, and magnetic field with a built-in function generator and oscilloscope mode.
Pressure Sensor (Absolute) (CI-6532A) - $125
Measures the gas pressure in a closed or open system (containeror atmospheric pressure).
Other Materials
- Plastic syringe, quick-release couplings, and plastic tubing
- (all come with Pressure Sensor)
- Glycerin
