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This document contains solutions to 6 thermodynamics homework problems. Problem 1 calculates the electric energy used in kWh and kJ by an 8 kW electric water heater running for 3 hours. Problem 2 converts the comfortable temperature range of 65-75°F to °C and calculates the size of the range in K, °C, and R. Problem 3 explains the difference between gage pressure and absolute pressure. Problem 4 calculates the minimum snowshoe area needed to support a person weighing 70 kg while walking on snow that can only withstand 0.5 kPa of pressure. Problems 5 and 6 provide page numbers for additional information.

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Homework 1 Solution

This document contains solutions to 6 thermodynamics homework problems. Problem 1 calculates the electric energy used in kWh and kJ by an 8 kW electric water heater running for 3 hours. Problem 2 converts the comfortable temperature range of 65-75°F to °C and calculates the size of the range in K, °C, and R. Problem 3 explains the difference between gage pressure and absolute pressure. Problem 4 calculates the minimum snowshoe area needed to support a person weighing 70 kg while walking on snow that can only withstand 0.5 kPa of pressure. Problems 5 and 6 provide page numbers for additional information.

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Thermodynamics Homework 1 Solutions

1. An 8 kW electrical coil in an electric water heater runs for 3 hours to raise the water temperature to the desired level. Determine the amount of electric energy used in both kWh and kJ.

2. People are most comfortable when the air temperature they are sitting in is between about 65F and 75F. Express these temperature limits in C. Convert the size of this temperature range (10F) to K, C, and R. Is there any difference in the size of this range as measured in relative or absolute units?

3. What is the difference between gage pressure and absolute pressure? Gage pressure is the pressure above atmospheric pressure. Gage pressure can be negative (in a vacuum). Absolute pressure is the actual pressure that we use when specifying thermodynamic states. A perfect vacuum has an absolute pressure of zero. Absolute pressure can never be less than zero.

4. A person has a total footprint area of 400 cm2. He wants to walk on snow, but his boots keep sinking in. Unbeknownst to him, the snow can only withstand a pressure of 0.5 kPa. He weighs 70 kg, and he decides to wear snowshoes. What is the minimum snowshoe area that he must wear to support himself? Consider the fact that hell have his whole weight on one snowshoe for periods of time while walking.

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