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Chapter 2 Problem 54P

Question

Problem 54P

Determine the speed of sound in air at (a) 300 K and (b) 1000 K. Also determine the Mach number of an aircraft moving in air at a velocity of 240 m/s for both cases.

Solution

ANSWER:

Step 1:-

First we need to write down the formula for the speed of sound in terms of the heat capacity ratio, pressure and density.

       

The ratio is a constant and is independent of any other factor.’

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Title Fluid Mechanics 2 
Author Yunus A. Cengel, John M. Cimbala
ISBN 9780071284219

Solved: Determine the speed of sound in air at (a) 300 K

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