Does Heating a Pop Can Increase Internal Pressure?

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Heating a pop can with the tab removed increases the internal pressure due to the ideal gas law, which states that pressure rises with temperature if the volume remains constant. As the can heats up, the air inside expands, leading to higher pressure compared to the cooler air outside. If the external pressure exceeds the internal pressure, air will flow into the can until equilibrium is reached. The rate of temperature increase inside the can depends on the heat transfer efficiency, which can vary based on the can's material and the surrounding environment. Ultimately, heating the can results in a dynamic balance between internal and external pressures.
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Say there's a pop can with the tab already removed. If the can was heated up, would there be more pressure inside or outside the can? Please explain thoroughly and with a lot of detail.

My attempt: I'm guessing there will be more pressure outside but not sure why? I'm guessing b/c the temperature in the room is cooler and the pressure escapes from the can, please explain not really sure
Please help asap, need it for homework (8

 
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p.ella said:
Say there's a pop can with the tab already removed. If the can was heated up, would there be more pressure inside or outside the can? Please explain thoroughly and with a lot of detail.

My attempt: I'm guessing there will be more pressure outside but not sure why? I'm guessing b/c the temperature in the room is cooler and the pressure escapes from the can, please explain not really sure
Please help asap, need it for homework (8
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If the pressure outside is greater than the pressure inside, wouldn't air flow from outside to inside, since the can is open ?
 
Air outside and inside start at equilibrium.
Can gets heated up.
How fast does the temperature of the air volume inside of the can rise?
How fast does the temperature of the air volume outside of the can rise?

If one rises faster than the other, what happens to the air? Which way does it flow?
 
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