A 5 ft tank is initially evacuated (total vacuum). A leak develops and air enters the tank at a constant rate of 0.004 lbm/s. The air is at 70 °F and behaves as an ideal gas. The pressure (lb/in') in the tank 30 seconds after the tank starts leaking.

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A 5 ft' tank is initially evacuated (total vacuum). A leak develops and air enters the tank
at a constant rate of 0.004 lbm/s. The air is at 70 "F and behaves as an ideal gas.
The pressure (lb/in) in the tank 30 seconds after the tank starts leaking.
Transcribed Image Text:Problem 1 Given: Find: A 5 ft' tank is initially evacuated (total vacuum). A leak develops and air enters the tank at a constant rate of 0.004 lbm/s. The air is at 70 "F and behaves as an ideal gas. The pressure (lb/in) in the tank 30 seconds after the tank starts leaking.
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