Question

A moonshiner makes the error of filling a glass jar to the brim and capping it tightly. The moonshine expands more than the glass when it warms up, in such a way that the volume increases by 0.5% (that is, ΔV/V0 = 5 ✕ 10-3) relative to the space available. Calculate the force exerted by the moonshine per square centimeter if the bulk modulus is 1.8 ✕ 109 N/m2, assuming the jar does not break. N/cm2 In view of your answer, do you think the jar survives? (Hint: How many atmospheres is this?) Yes No

Answer 1