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The tyre pressure of a car that has been moving for some time is usually greater than the tyre pressure when the car has been standing at rest. Explain why is this so.
Date Posted: 7 years ago
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When a car is moving, there is a lot of friction between the tyres of the car and the road. This friction translates to heat energy which heats up the tyre and the air within, resulting in an increase in volume of the air due to expansion. Since the air expands more than the tyre, the pressure in the tyre increases, resulting in a higher pressure after moving compared to when it is at rest.
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