Question

the pressure of the compressed gas is 3.00 atm. if the area of the piston is 0.0590 m^2, what is the force exerted by the gas on the piston in Newton’s

Answer 1

Answer: 5152118.6 Newton

Step-by-step explanation:

Given that:

Area of the piston = 0.0590 m^2

Force exerted by the gas = ?

Pressure of compressed gas = 3.00 atm

Since force is required in Newton, 3.00 atm must be converted to Newton per metre square.

If then, 1 atm = 101325 N/m2

3.00atm = (3 x 101325 N/m2)

= 303975 N/m2

Then, recall that

Force (in Newton) = pressure / Area

Force = (303975 N/m2 ➗ 0.0590 m^2)

Force = 5152118.6 N

Thus, 5152118.6 Newton of force is exerted by the gas on the piston.