In a piston-and-cylinder apparatus the initial volume of air is 85 L at a pressure of 115 kPa and temperature of 26 °C. If the pressure is doubled while the volume is decreased to 55 L, compute the final temperature and density of the air.

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In a piston-and-cylinder apparatus the initial volume of air is 85 L at a pressure of 115 kPa and temperature of 26 °C.
If the pressure is doubled while the volume is decreased to 55 L, compute the final temperature and density of the air.
Transcribed Image Text:SUBJECT IS HYDRAULICS SHOW DETAILED AND COMPLETE SOLUTION USED 3 DECIMALS FOR THE FINAL ANSWER In a piston-and-cylinder apparatus the initial volume of air is 85 L at a pressure of 115 kPa and temperature of 26 °C. If the pressure is doubled while the volume is decreased to 55 L, compute the final temperature and density of the air.
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