Question: The relationship between the pressure P and volume V of the air in a cylinder during the upstroke of a piston in an air compressor

The relationship between the pressure P and volume V of the air in a cylinder during the upstroke of a piston in an air compressor can be expressed as PVk = C where k and C are constant. During a compression test, the following data are taken:

Determine the values of k and C that beset fit the data. (Give both numerical values and units)

P(mm Hg) 760 1140 1520 2280 3040 V(cm) 48.3 37.4 31.3 24.1

P(mm Hg) 760 1140 1520 2280 3040 V(cm) 48.3 37.4 31.3 24.1 3800 20.0 17.4

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