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If P varies inversely as V and V varies directly as R2, find the relationship…

If P varies inversely as V and V varies directly as R2, find the relationship between P and R given that R = 7 when P = 2
  • A.
    P = 98R2
  • B.
    PR2 = 98
  • C.
    P = (frac{1}{98R2
  • D.
    P = (frac{PR2}{98})
Correct Answer: Option B
Explanation

P = (frac{1}{v}) and vR2 = P = (frac{k}{v})……(i)
and v KR2 …….(ii)
(where k is constant)
Subst. for v in equation (i) = p = (frac{1^2}{KR})…..(ii)
when r = 7, p = 2
2 = (frac{k}{7^2})
k = 2 x 49
= 98
Subt. foe k in ….(iii)
P = (frac{98}{R^2})
PR2 = 98