A typical gasoline (β=0.00095/°C)  tank can hold 65 liters (~17 gallons). At the gas station, the storage tank is underground and is maintained at a temperature of 50.0°F. On a hot day at 103.0°F you fill your empty tank. (a) What is the equivalent temperature difference in °C? A typical gasoline (β=0.00095/°C)  tank can hold 65 liters (~17 gallons). At the gas station, the storage tank is underground and is maintained at a temperature of 50.0°F. On a hot day at 103.0°F you fill your empty tank. (c) How much gas should you put in your car on this hot day at so that it will fill (not overfill) the tank when it expands to 103.0°F?

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A typical gasoline (β=0.00095/°C)  tank can hold 65 liters (~17 gallons). At the gas station, the storage tank is underground and is maintained at a temperature of 50.0°F. On a hot day at 103.0°F you fill your empty tank. (a) What is the equivalent temperature difference in °C?

A typical gasoline (β=0.00095/°C)  tank can hold 65 liters (~17 gallons). At the gas station, the storage tank is underground and is maintained at a temperature of 50.0°F. On a hot day at 103.0°F you fill your empty tank. (c) How much gas should you put in your car on this hot day at so that it will fill (not overfill) the tank when it expands to 103.0°F?

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