In an air heating system, heated air at 40°C and 105 kPa absolute is distributed through a 0.2 m * 0.3 m rectangular duct made of commercial steel at a rate of 0.5 m3/s. Determine the pressure drop and head loss through a 40-m-long section of the duct.

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In an air heating system, heated air at 40°C and
105 kPa absolute is distributed through a 0.2 m * 0.3 m
rectangular duct made of commercial steel at a rate of
0.5 m3/s. Determine the pressure drop and head loss through
a 40-m-long section of the duct.

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