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Because the size of the piston is rather small, so it doesn't take much force to generate the kind of pressures that bicycles need.
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What is a bicycle pump?
A Bicycle Pump is used to pump the tyres on Bikes it is normally a simple hand operated device which pushes air through a tube atached to a nozel which is screwed to the Valve on a Bicycle inatube the air is then forced into the Bicycle Tire.
What air is pumped out of a bicycle pump?
A regular bicycle pump will just suck in ambient air8whatever air that's around it) before forcing it out through the nozzle.
What would you put in your bicycle tire to inflate it?
air with an air pump
Why can't a pump be used to compress air?
A pump can be used to a certain extent, but due to the compressibility of gases they are not very effective.
A bicycle tire inflates when you pump air into a valve on one side?
If the pump, valve, and tube are OK - yes.
How many kilowatts does an electric air pump that would have the capacity of a bicycle pump use?
Thre's really no way of answering that, as the capacity of bicycle pumps isn't defined. So, you'd have to look at the human powering the bicycle pump. And given that you can only use your arms powering the pump Id say 1 kW tops.
Which air is used in bicycle tires?
Usually the pump or compressor just takes air from the surrounding and pushes it into the tube/tire.
What causes the air pressure in a bicycle tire?
Air is put in with a pump or a compressor, either way it becomes pressurised to inflate the tire.
Why won't a supersoaker water gun work if it is completely filled with water?
They pump air into the chamber and compress it. Compressed air drives out the water. You must have room for air.
How do you pressurize Harley air shocks?
Use a bicycle pump only! No more than 6 lbs.
Which substance can be compressed in a jar to change its volume?
Air can be compressed in a jar by applying pressure, which changes its volume. This can be demonstrated by using a vacuum pump to remove air from the jar, causing the remaining air to compress.
When you pump air into the tire of a bicycle what is the state of air in the tire?
Because I don't know what your teacher is looking for:At a pressure above atmosphericCompressedConfined
