The gases in a hair spray can are at a temperature 27 C and a pressure of 30 lbs/in2. If the gases in the can reach a pressure of 90 lbs/in2, the can will explode. To what temperature must the gases be raised in order for the can to explode? Assume constant volume.

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The gases in a hair spray can are at a temperature 27 C and a pressure of 30 lbs/in2. If the gases in the can reach a pressure of 90 lbs/in2, the can will explode. To what temperature must the gases be raised in order for the can to explode? Assume constant volume.

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