If, at constant pressure, the absolute temperature of a flask equipped with a moveable piston is reduced to half its original absolute temperature, what must be the new volume?
A) 1/4 the original volume
B) 1/2 the original volume
C) two times the original volume
D) four times the original volume
E) equal to the original volume

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According to Charles's Law, at constant pressure, the volume of a gas is directly proportional to its absolute temperature. If the absolute temperature is reduced to half, the volume must also be reduced by half to maintain the proportionality. Therefore, the new volume will be 1/2 the original volume.

If, at Constant Pressure, the Absolute Temperature of a Flask