A car tire gauge reads the tire pressure as 32.4 psi on a cold morning (T = -10.4 ºC). After driving around for some time, the tire heats up to 35.4 ºC. What would the gauge pressure read at this temperature?
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The formula to convert Celsius to Kelvin is K = C + 273.15. So, -10.4 ºC = -10.4 + 273.15 = 262.75 K And, 35.4 ºC = 35.4 + 273.15 = 308.55 K Show more…
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