1. A full gas cylinder contains nitrogen gas at 70°F and the maximum allowed pressure [2640 lb/in.² (gauge)]. If it were left in the sun and the contents reached a tempera- ture of 210°F, what is the resulting pressure in the cylinder?

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1. A full gas cylinder contains nitrogen gas at 70° F and the maximum allowed pressure [2640 lb/in.2 (gauge)]. If it were left in the sun and the contents reached a temperature of 210° F, what is the resulting pressure in the cylinder?

1. A full gas cylinder contains nitrogen gas at 70°F and the
maximum allowed pressure [2640 lb/in.² (gauge)]. If it
were left in the sun and the contents reached a tempera-
ture of 210°F, what is the resulting pressure in the
cylinder?
Transcribed Image Text:1. A full gas cylinder contains nitrogen gas at 70°F and the maximum allowed pressure [2640 lb/in.² (gauge)]. If it were left in the sun and the contents reached a tempera- ture of 210°F, what is the resulting pressure in the cylinder?
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