The piston shown in figure is held in equilibrium by the pressure of the gas flowing through the pipe. The pressures pI = 350 kPa, pII = 130 kPa, and pressure of the gas pIII = 210 kPa. Find the mass of the piston. Ans: 80.1 kg    Hints: Consider a free body diagram of the piston and identify the different forces the piston is subjected to get the weight of the piston. The weight of the piston is numerically equal to its mass since g is not given meaning at standard gravity

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The piston shown in figure is held in equilibrium by the
pressure of the gas flowing through the pipe. The pressures
pI = 350 kPa, pII = 130 kPa, and pressure of the gas pIII =
210 kPa. Find the mass of the piston. Ans: 80.1 kg 

 

Hints: Consider a free body diagram of the piston and
identify the different forces the piston is subjected to get the
weight of the piston. The weight of the piston is
numerically equal to its mass since g is not given meaning
at standard gravity

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