Question

Goodyear tires are listed with 29.72 psi pressure limits in the summer, with 10.22 L of air. In the winter, however, the volume decreases to 7.19 L because of the colder weather. What would the be the new pressure?

Answer 1

Answer:

42.24 psi.

Explanation:

From the question given above, the following data were obtained:

Initial pressure (P₁) = 29.72 psi

Initial volume (V₁) = 10.22 L

Final volume (V₂) = 7.19 L

Final pressure (P₂) =?

The final pressure can be obtained by applying the Boyle's law equation as follow:

P₁V₁ = P₂V₂

29.72 × 10.22 = P₂ × 7.19

303.7384 = P₂ × 7.19

Divide both side by 7.19

P₂ = 303.7384 / 7.19

P₂ = 42.24 psi

Therefore, the final pressure is 42.24 psi