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A tractor tyre contains 28 litre of air at 184 kPa pressure and 27°C temperature. How much air does the tyre contain?

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A tractor tyre contains 28 litre of air at 184 kPa pressure and 27°C temperature. How much air does the tyre contain?

(a) 0.0599 kg

(b) 0.599 kg

(c) 55.059 kg

(d) 5.99 kg

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Correct choice is (a) 0.0599 kg

The best explanation: Using the formula

PV=nRT

n=\(\frac{PV}{RT}=\frac{184*10^3*28*10^{-3}}{8.314*300}\)=2.06

Air in tyre = 2.06*\(\frac{29}{1000}\) = 0.0599 kg.

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