MadSci Network: Physics
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Re: A scuba tank is listed as an 80cf tank but dimensionally will only measure

Date: Mon Feb 15 08:24:10 1999
Posted By: Don Berry, Staff, Mechanical Engineer, Raytheon Service Group
Area of science: Physics
ID: 918670347.Ph
Message:

The 80 CF is air at standard conditions, 14.7 psi. The 3 cu. ft. tank you mentioned has compressed air in it. When the air is released, it would expand to 80 cu. ft. at standard conditions. Simple huh?


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