In the figure,chamber $A$ contains a gas,a movable chamber $B$ is placed on top of the gas and it contains $n$ metal balls. The weight of chamber $B$ and the balls is supported by the gas. Chamber $C$ is a vacuum. Let the gas be in equilibrium at pressure $P$. Let $P^{\prime}$ be the pressure if one of the balls is taken away. Find $(P-P^{\prime}) / P$.

  • A
    $1$
  • B
    $n$
  • C
    $2n$
  • D
    $1/n$

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