An automobile tire initially contains 0.25lb of air at 30psig, 70F and has an automatic valve that releases air whenever the pressure exceeds 32psig. After driving, the temperature of air inside rose to 90F. What mass of air escapes into the atmosphere?

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An automobile tire initially contains 0.25lb of air at 30psig, 70F and has an automatic valve that releases air whenever the pressure exceeds 32psig. After driving, the temperature of air inside rose to 90F. What mass of air escapes into the atmosphere?
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