Try it on paper first. A hint, the key idea and the worked solution are here when you need them.
A tyre gauge reads at . After a long drive the air inside is at . Assuming the volume stays the same and the air outside is at , what does the gauge read now?
Ideal gas: , with , , . For a fixed amount, . Always use kelvin. A constant-volume gas thermometer reads .
Have you tried it?
Work it out on paper first. It is fine to get stuck or make a mistake: that is how we learn. When you are ready, go through the solution one step at a time, and check each step against your own.
Step 1. Absolute. at .
Step 2. Warmed. absolute.
Step 3. Gauge. .
Answer: About .
Watch out. Scaling the gauge reading alone gives : the gas laws work with absolute pressure.
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