A Compressor Takes 1

question 8

Short Answer

A compressor takes 1.2 cu in of gas at a pressure of 14.7 psia and compresses it into a volume of 0.35 cu in. If the temperature of the gas remains the same, find the pressure of the gas in psia after it is compressed. Round the answer to the nearer hundredth psia.

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