Figuring Out How to Solve This Problem: Volume, Pressure, & Temp

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The problem involves calculating the final temperature of an ideal gas when its volume changes from 0.7 m3 to 2.5 m3 at a constant pressure of 3000 Pa, with an initial temperature of 900 K. Using the Ideal Gas Law, specifically the relationship between temperature and volume (Charles's Law), the final temperature can be determined. The equation T1/V1 = T2/V2 applies, leading to a final temperature of 3857.14 K.

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The volume of an ideal gas is increased from 0.7 m3 to 2.5 m3 while maintaining a constant pressure of 3000 Pa (1 Pa = 1 N/m2). If the initial temperature is 900K, what is the final temperature (in Kelvin)?
 
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