From Gay Lussac's Gas Law, Pressure(P) is directly proportional to Temperature(T) at constant Volume(V). How can this be true? If P or T is increased or decreased, the V must change. How can it be constant?

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For a particular condition that is at constant volume, pressure is directly proportional to temperature. Volume changes when its not kept as constant.

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