Question

The pressure in car tires is often measured in pounds per square inch (lb/in.2), with the recommended pressure being in the range of 25 to 45 lb/in.². Suppose a tire has a pressure of 44.5 lb/in.2. Convert 44.5 lb/in.2 to its equivalent in atmospheres. Express the pressure numerically in atmospheres. ► View Available Hint(s) 44.5 lb/in.² = ΓΠ ΑΣΦ ► ? atm​

Answer 1

To convert pressure from pounds per square inch (lb/in.²) to atmospheres (atm), divide the pressure in pounds per square inch by 14.7.

Step-by-step explanation:

To convert pressure from pounds per square inch (lb/in.²) to atmospheres (atm), we need to use the conversion factor between these two units.

1 atm = 14.7 lb/in.².

Therefore, we can calculate the pressure in atmospheres by dividing the pressure in pounds per square inch by 14.7.

For the given pressure of 44.5 lb/in.²:

44.5 lb/in.² ÷ 14.7 lb/in.²/atm = 3.03 atm