State the pressure and volume law both in words and in the form of an equation.

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It states that pressure is inversely proportional to volume.
P∝ 1/V

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State the pressure and volume law both in words and in the form of an equation.

It states that pressure is inversely proportional to volume. P∝ 1/V

It states that pressure is inversely proportional to volume.
P∝ 1/V