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Thermodynamics & Statistical Physics

Gay-Lussac's Law

An ideal gas law stating that gas pressure is directly proportional to absolute thermodynamic temperature at constant volume.

Governing formula P1 / T1 = P2 / T2 (at constant V)
SI unit Pa/K

In depth

In a rigid closed container, increasing temperature boosts molecular kinetic energy and impact speeds, driving up wall pressure linearly with Kelvin temperature.

Examples in the real world

A pressure cooker building up high steam pressure as its temperature rises above 100°C.