Fox and McDonald's Introduction to Fluid Mechanics
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Author: Philip J. Pritchard, John W. Mitchell
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Chapter 1, Problem 8P
A cubic metre of air at 101 kPa absolute and 15°C weighs 12.0 N. What is its specific volume? What is the specific volume if it is cooled to −10°C at constant pressure?
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