Problem 17.62 Fuel systems of modern cars are designed so thermal expansion of g

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Problem 17.62 Fuel systems of modern cars are designed so thermal expansion of gasoline doesn't result in wasteful and polluting fuel spills. As an engineer, you're asked to specify the size of an expansion tank that will handle this overflow. You know that gasoline comes from its underground tank at 10 C, and your tank must handle the expansion of a full 73 L gas tank when the gas reaches a hot summer day's temperature of 35 C.

Part A

How large an expansion tank do you specify?

Express your answer with the appropriate units.

Explanation / Answer

Gasoline - 0.000950 / (C or K)

We'll say a (35-10) degree (C or K) temperature change.

V = V0T

V = (73 Liters)(0.000950)(35-10)

V = 1.733 Liters

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