1. A mountain biker goes for a ride in the desert. The air temperature is 21°C at the start of the ride, but the temperature in the desert will reach a peak of 51°C. The tires on the bike hold 15.6 L of nitrogen gas at a starting pressure of 249 kPa. The tires will burst when the internal pressure (Pb) reaches 269 kPa. Answer the following question and show your work.
• To what pressure should the tire pressure be reduced before starting the ride to avoid bursting of the tires in the desert heat? (Assume no significant change in tire volume.)

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1.	A mountain biker goes for a ride in the desert. The air temperature is 21°C at the start of the ride, but the temperature in the desert will reach a peak of 51°C. The tires on the bike hold 15.6 L of nitrogen gas at a starting pressure of 249 kPa. The tires will burst when the internal pressure (Pb) reaches 269 kPa. Answer the following question and show your work.
•	To what pressure should the tire pressure be reduced before starting the ride to avoid bursting of the tires in the desert heat? (Assume no significant change in tire volume.)