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Paineetilavuuslaki, often translated as the pressure-volume law, describes the relationship between the pressure and volume of a gas under specific conditions. The most commonly cited form of this law is Boyle's Law, which states that for a fixed amount of an ideal gas kept at a constant temperature, the pressure and volume are inversely proportional. This means that if the pressure of the gas increases, its volume decreases proportionally, and vice versa, assuming the temperature remains unchanged. Mathematically, this relationship can be expressed as P₁V₁ = P₂V₂, where P₁ and V₁ represent the initial pressure and volume, and P₂ and V₂ represent the final pressure and volume. This principle is fundamental to understanding the behavior of gases and has practical applications in various fields, including thermodynamics, engineering, and even in biological systems like respiration. The concept is a cornerstone of the ideal gas law, which combines the pressure-volume relationship with the effects of temperature and the amount of gas present.