Calculating PSI from Kinetic Energy and Tank Size

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The discussion centers on calculating the resulting PSI from the kinetic energy of an object and the dimensions of a tank. The kinetic energy of a 100 kg mass moving at 7 m/s is calculated to be 2450 joules. Using the tank's volume of 0.0135 m³, the pressure is determined to be 181,481 pascals, which converts to approximately 26.3 psi. Participants express concerns about whether this PSI value seems too low, especially when considering larger tank sizes, like a football stadium. Overall, the calculations appear correct for the specified tank dimensions.
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Homework Statement



What is the resulting PSI when the kinetic energy of 100 kg at 7 m/s is used to compress air into a 15cm x 15cm x 60cm tank?


Homework Equations



Kinetic energy K = 0.5mv^2
Boyle's Law PV = K

The Attempt at a Solution



.5 x 100 x 7^2
50 x 49 = 2450 joules

.15 x .15 x .6 = .0135m^3
.0135 x V = 2450
V = 181481 pascals
V = 26.3 psi

** is this correct? seems like the psi is too small
 
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You can't just sanity check the pressure;

What if the tank were the size of a football stadium? Then 28 PSI would be a huge pressure for this problem.

It seems right to me for the size of the tank.
 
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