Fluid Mechanics: Fundamentals and Applications
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ISBN: 9781259696534
Author: Yunus A. Cengel Dr., John M. Cimbala
Publisher: McGraw-Hill Education
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Chapter 1, Problem 18CP
In a news ankle, is stated that a recently developed geared turbofan engine produces 15,000 pounds of thrust to propel the aircraft forward. Is pound mentioned here Ibm or Ibf? Explain.
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