An Automobile Tire Is Inflated to a Gauge Pressure of 32

question 4

Multiple Choice

An automobile tire is inflated to a gauge pressure of 32 lb/in² at a temperature of -10.0 °C. Under strenuous driving, the tire heats up to 40.0 °C. What is the new gauge pressure if the volume of the tire remains essentially the same? (atmospheric pressure = 14.7 lb/in²)

• A)17.5 lb/in²
• B)20.6 lb/in²
• C)38.0 lb/in²
• D)40.9 lb/in²
• E)55.6 lb/in²

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