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RP8: Boyle's Law / Charles's Law

Investigation of Boyle's Law (constant temperature) and Charles's Law (constant pressure)

Required PracticalAQAA-Level

🔬 Equipment Required

  • Boyle's Law apparatus (syringe or tube)
  • Bourdon gauge or pressure sensor
  • Charles's Law apparatus (capillary tube)
  • Thermometer
  • Water bath
  • Ruler
  • Bunsen burner or heater

🦺 Safety Precautions

  • Do not exceed pressure limits of apparatus
  • Take care with hot water
  • Glass capillary tubes are fragile
  • Allow time for thermal equilibrium

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About RP8: Boyle's Law / Charles's Law

RP8: Boyle's Law / Charles's Law is a required practical for AQA A-Level Physics. This practical investigation of boyle's law (constant temperature) and charles's law (constant pressure)

Students are expected to understand the method, identify and control variables, use appropriate equipment, analyse results, draw graphs, identify sources of error, suggest improvements, and consider safety precautions.

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