College Physics (7th Edition)

Published by Pearson
ISBN 10: 0-32160-183-1
ISBN 13: 978-0-32160-183-4

Chapter 10 - Temperature and Kinetic Theory - Learning Path Questions and Exercises - Conceptual Questions - Page 381: 3

Answer

The tires of jumbo jets are inflated with pure nitrogen, not air because air contains water vapor and it may freeze at high altitudes where the temperature is low.

Work Step by Step

The tires of jumbo jets are inflated with pure nitrogen, not air because air contains water vapor and it may freeze at high altitudes where the temperature is low.
Update this answer!

You can help us out by revising, improving and updating this answer.

Update this answer

After you claim an answer you’ll have 24 hours to send in a draft. An editor will review the submission and either publish your submission or provide feedback.

GradeSaver will pay $15 for your literature essays
GradeSaver will pay $25 for your college application essays
GradeSaver will pay $50 for your graduate school essays – Law, Business, or Medical
GradeSaver will pay $10 for your Community Note contributions
GradeSaver will pay $500 for your Textbook Answer contributions