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(II) The gauge pressure in each of the four tires of an
Chapter 4, Problem 11P(choose chapter or problem)
QUESTION:
Problem 11P
(II) The gauge pressure in each of the four tires of an automobile is 240 kPa. If each tire has a "footprint" of 190 cm2 (area touching the ground), estimate the mass of the car.
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QUESTION:
Problem 11P
(II) The gauge pressure in each of the four tires of an automobile is 240 kPa. If each tire has a "footprint" of 190 cm2 (area touching the ground), estimate the mass of the car.
ANSWER:
Solution 11P:
We have to determine the mass of the car using the value of pressure and the area given problem.
Step 1 of 2
Concept:
Pressure on the body is defined as the net force applied per unit cross-sectional area of the body. Mathematically,