Question: 1 . ( 1 0 + 5 pts ) An ultra - quiet oil free Fortress air compressor delivers 5 . 4 SCFM at 4

1.(10+5 pts) An ultra-quiet oil free Fortress air compressor delivers 5.4 SCFM at 40 psig. The compressor brochure also shows the electric motor consumes 13 A @ 120 V. Answer the following two questions:
Standard Conditions: PATM =14.69 psia; T =68F
NOTES:
SCFM stands for Standard Cubic Feet per Minute. This translates into a 1 ft3/min of air measured at standard conditions of 14.69 psia and 68F.
WORK THE UNITS / DO THE MATH WITH THEM!!!
Electric AC Power (watts) is given by ( V = Voltage ; I = Current )

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