Pressure in Gases - Boyle's Law, PV=C
PHY 100 & 103
Lab PDFThe purpose of this experiment is to determine the relationship between pressure and volume of a confined ideal gas at constant temperature. To do this, the students will measure the volume of air trapped in a capped syringe while applying varying forces.
Equipment
| Name | Location | Quantity |
| Boyle's Law Apparatus | JE-105A-S39 | 1 per table |
| Calipers, Dial | JE-105A-D88 | 1 per table |
| Thermometer, Wall Mount | JE-105, 107, 109 | 1 per room |
| Barometer | JE - 105, 107, 109 | 1 per room |
| Masses, Slotted, Large | JE-105A-S76 | 3 per table |
Notes
The large slotted masses needed include one of each of the following : 2kg, 1kg, 1/2kg. Check with instructor for choice between set up's pictured and digital versus dial calipers. When simply placed on the table, cork must face down and not cause instability. Adjust the syringe body in lower block to prevent teetering on cork. See supervisor regarding occasional cleaning of syringe. Syringe in hanging set-up must have "ears" rest on top of lower clamp fit loosely in both clamps.
A barometer and a thermometer are already present in each room. Make sure that the room has plenty of paper in drawers.
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