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2007-05-16 13:44:04 · 2 answers · asked by Rebekah 1 in Science & Mathematics Chemistry

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There is nothing special about a tire compared to other flexible containers.

The kinetic theory is that gas molecules have high energy and move randomly. They have elastic collisions and exert pressure on the walls of the container, n this case, the tire.

The more gas you put into the tire, the more it expands and the pressure increases.

2007-05-16 13:54:49 · answer #1 · answered by reb1240 7 · 0 0

According to this theory, the pressure exerted by a gas on the walls of a closed container is caused by continual bombardment of the walls by molecules of the gas.When the automobile tire is initially inflated, air which normally occupies a specific volume is compressed into a smaller volume inside the tire.This increases the pressure on the inside of the tire. The gas pressure in a container can also be increased by increasing the speed with which the molecules hit the walls. Kinetic theory is shown by the automobile tire. When you take a long drive on a hot day, the pressure in the tires increases and a tire which appeared to be somewhat “soft” in cool morning temperature may appear normal at a higher midday temperature.

2007-05-16 13:59:55 · answer #2 · answered by nannetteburton 5 · 0 0

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