Pressure -- open a window on a box

In summary, the conversation is about determining the time it takes for the pressure inside a box to equal the atmospheric pressure after a window is opened. The relevant parameters are the volume, pressure, and temperature of the box and the atmospheric pressure, as well as the equation Q=V3/time used to calculate the time.
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Homework Statement



if i have a box of:
volume V1= 2 m3
pressure p1= 0.5 KPa
temperature T1= 80° C
with a window of A=0.2 m2

if i open the window what is the time for pressure box= pressure atmosphere?
temperature atmosphere T2= 25°C
pressure atmosphere P2=101kPa

Homework Equations



Q=V3/time [m3/sec]
V3 volume air goes inside the box

V1p1=V3p3=V3p2
V3=(V1p1)/p2
them
time=V3/Q=(V1p1)/(p2Q)

but Q? i don't understand
 
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Hi opsops. Welcome to Physics Forums. :wink:

That is an interesting question you have. You made it up, did you? :smile:
 

1. What is pressure?

Pressure is defined as the force exerted on a unit area. In other words, it is the amount of force applied to an object per unit of surface area.

2. How does opening a window affect the pressure inside a closed box?

Opening a window on a box increases the surface area available for air to escape, thereby reducing the pressure inside the box. This is because the same amount of air molecules are now spread out over a larger area, resulting in a decrease in pressure.

3. Why does pressure increase when a box is sealed?

When a box is sealed, the volume of air inside remains constant but the number of air molecules remains the same. This leads to an increase in the concentration of air molecules, causing an increase in pressure.

4. How is pressure related to temperature?

According to the ideal gas law, pressure and temperature are directly proportional to each other. This means that as temperature increases, so does pressure, and vice versa.

5. Can pressure be measured?

Yes, pressure can be measured using various instruments such as barometers, manometers, and gauges. The most commonly used unit for pressure is the Pascal (Pa), but other units such as atmospheres (atm) and pounds per square inch (psi) are also used.

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