Solving Pressure Problems in Advanced Physics

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In summary, the first conversation discusses the relationship between pressure and temperature in an automobile tire, and the equations used to calculate pressure rise and the amount of air that needs to be bled off. The second conversation discusses the density and pressure of seawater at a depth of 2500m, taking into consideration the bulk modulus of elasticity and specific gravity. The conversation also mentions the need to consider atmospheric pressure and the change in the number of moles in the ideal gas law equation.
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This is from my Fluids class, I am assuming it should be under Advanced physics?

Homework Statement



A- The pressure in an automobile tire depends on the temperature of the air in the tire. When the air temperature is 25C the pressure gage reads 210 kPa. If the volume of the tire is 0.025 m^3, determine the pressure rise in the tire when the air temperature in the tire rises to 50C. Also determine the air that must be bled off to restore the original pressure at this temperature. Assume the atmospheric pressure is 100 kPa


Homework Equations



P= (rho) RT
(rho)=m/V
(P_1 V_1)/T_1 = (P_2 V_2)/T_2
according to my book, for the compression and expansion coefficients (alpha and beta)

(delta)(rho) = -(beta)*(rho)*(delta)T
(delta)(rho) = (alpha)*(rho)*(delta)P

The Attempt at a Solution



so I can easily find the pressure at 50 degrees (I convert to Kelvin first)

so at 50C the pressure is 231.51 kPa
so then (delta)P=21.51 kPa

then using the forumlas for the coefficients of expansion and compression:
assuming rho stays constant (since there is no more mass added to the tire and the tire isn't changing volume (therefore mass and volume are constant therefore rho should be constant?)
in those formulas Beta would be 1/(delta)T and alpha would be 1/(delta)P
which are .04 and .0464 respectively
and then to be honest I am completely lost so I just scribbled stuff and for the third part (how much air should be left out)
I used the formula
dleta rho=-beta*rho*(delta)T

I replaced delta rho with delta m/V (because the mass will change but the volume will stay constant)
and then I solved for delta m which gave me a result of .025(rho)

but rho = m_1/v and delta m = m_1 - m_0

so after playing around I got that m-1 = 1/V
and I finally got 41 kg, but I know this is totally wrong I doubt there's 45 kg worth of air inside the tire. . .

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Homework Statement



B- The density of seawater at a free surface where pressure is 92kPa is approxdimately 1030 kg/m^3. Taking the bulk modulus of elasticity of seawater (kappa) to be 2.34x10^9 N/m^2 and expressing variation of pressure with dept z as dP= (rho)*g*dz determine the density and pressure at a depth of 2500 m. Disregard temperature

Homework Equations





The Attempt at a Solution



getting the specific gravity for sea water


SG= 1030/1000 = 1.030
(rho)_0 = 1030 kg/m^3 @ 98 kPa

(kappa)= 2.34x10^9

(kappa)= dP/(d(rho)/(rho)) <- solve for dP and equate with dP= (rho)*g*dz

and then I am lost. . .
 
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1. Did you take into consideration that gauge pressure = actual pressure - atmospheric pressure?

2. In determining the amount of air to be bled off, realize that n will change in pV = nRT.
 
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Related to Solving Pressure Problems in Advanced Physics

What is pressure in physics?

Pressure is defined as the force per unit area exerted by a fluid on its surroundings. It is a fundamental concept in physics and is measured in units of Pascals (Pa).

How do you calculate pressure?

Pressure can be calculated by dividing the force applied on an area by the area itself. This can be represented by the equation P = F/A, where P is pressure, F is force, and A is area.

What are some real-life examples of pressure?

Some common examples of pressure in everyday life include the pressure exerted by the atmosphere on our bodies (air pressure), the pressure exerted by liquids in pipes (water pressure), and the pressure exerted by our fingers on a touch screen (contact pressure).

How does temperature affect pressure?

In most cases, an increase in temperature will result in an increase in pressure. This is because as temperature increases, the molecules in a substance move faster and collide with each other and their surroundings, exerting more force and increasing pressure.

What are some strategies for solving pressure problems in advanced physics?

Some helpful strategies for solving pressure problems include identifying the known and unknown variables, drawing a diagram to visualize the problem, and using the appropriate equations and units. It is also important to understand the concept of pressure and how it relates to other physical quantities.

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