Mass and energy transfer when inflating a tire from 10 to 30 psig

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Homework Statement


Inflate the tyre from 10 psig to 30 psig.
Explain the process of mass and energy transfer in inflating tyre

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I think there is no energy transfer on it process and there is only mass transfer. But i read some article it says that it increase the heat to in its process. Can someone explain?[/B]
 
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If the tyre were to explode energy would be released right? Where did that energy come from originally if not the pump?