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In the morning, when the temperature is 286 K, a bicyclist
Chapter 17, Problem 7P(choose chapter or problem)
Problem 7P
In the morning, when the temperature is 286 K, a bicyclist finds that the absolute pressure in his tires is 501 kPa. That afternoon he finds that the pressure in the tires has increased to 554 kPa. Ignoring expansion of the tires, find the afternoon temperature.
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QUESTION:
Problem 7P
In the morning, when the temperature is 286 K, a bicyclist finds that the absolute pressure in his tires is 501 kPa. That afternoon he finds that the pressure in the tires has increased to 554 kPa. Ignoring expansion of the tires, find the afternoon temperature.
ANSWER:
Solution 7P
Step 1 of 3
To calculate the temperature according to the change in pressure.
The ideal gas equation can be written as,
Where, - Pressure of the gas
- Volume of the gas
- Number of moles of the ga
- Universal gas constant
- Temperature of the system
