Concept explainers
To find: number of strokes after which the remaining air will be 42%.
Answer to Problem 52E
Between 3rd and 4th stroke
Explanation of Solution
Given information:
Air removed on each stroke of the piston = 20%
Total volume of air stored in the jar = 21 liters
Remaining air = 42%
Calculation:
Let the number of strokes after which the
The air remaining after 1st stroke of the piston
Now evaluate
Thus, the required number of strokes is between 3 and 4.
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