How does temperature affect air pressure in a basketball?

The temperature of the air does affect the bounce of a basketball. According to the ideal gas law, there is a relationship between pressure, volume and temperature. The pressure inside the ball is affected by the volume of air and the temperature. As the air temperature increases, pressure also increases. read more

The temperature of the air does affect the bounce of a basketball. According to the ideal gas law, there is a relationship between pressure, volume and temperature. The pressure inside the ball is affected by the volume of air and the temperature. read more

When the air temperature around a basketball increases, the pressure inside the ball increases. When the air temperature decreases, so does ball pressure. If you leave your ball outside on a cold night or in the hot trunk of your car, chances are the pressure inside and the resulting bounce will be affected. read more