A tire is inflated to a gauge pressure of 2.0 atm. As the car is driven the temperature of the tire increases from 20oC to 45oC, and simultaneously the volume of the tire increases by 5%. What is the gauge pressure of the tire at the higher temperature? Select one: a. 1.9 atm b. 2.1 atm c. 2.3 atm d. 2.5 atm

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A tire is inflated to a gauge pressure of 2.0 atm. As the car is driven the temperature of the tire increases from 20oC to 45oC, and simultaneously the volume of the tire increases by 5%. What is the gauge pressure of the tire at the higher temperature?
Select one:
a. 1.9 atm
b. 2.1 atm
c. 2.3 atm
d. 2.5 atm
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