A cylinder is fitted with a 4-in.-diameter piston that is restrained by a linear spring (force proportional

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A cylinder is fitted with a 4-in.-diameter piston that is restrained by a linear spring (force proportional to distance) as shown in Fig. P3.16. The spring force constant is 400 lbf/in. and the piston initially rests on the stops, with a cylinder volume of 60 in.3. The valve to the air line is opened and the piston begins to rise when the cylinder pressure is 22 lbf/in.2. When the valve is closed, the cylinder volume is 90 in.3 and the temperature is 180 F. What mass of air is inside the cylinder?
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Fundamentals of Thermodynamics

ISBN: 978-0471152323

6th edition

Authors: Richard E. Sonntag, Claus Borgnakke, Gordon J. Van Wylen

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