Q7) A piston/cylinder arrangement, contains air at 250 kPa, 300°C. The 50-kg piston has a diameter of 0.1 m and initially pushes against the stops. The atmosphere is at 100 kPa and 20°C. The cylinder now cools as heat is transferred to the ambient. 25 cm a. At what temperature does the piston begin to move down? b. How far has the piston dropped when the temperature reaches ambient?

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Q7) A piston/cylinder arrangement, contains air at 250 kPa, 300°C.
The 50-kg piston has a diameter of 0.1 m and initially pushes
against the stops. The atmosphere is at 100 kPa and 20°C. The
cylinder now cools as heat is transferred to the ambient.
Alr
25 cm
a. At what temperature does the piston begin to move down?
b. How far has the piston dropped when the temperature reaches ambient?
[372.5 K, 5.3 cm]
Transcribed Image Text:Q7) A piston/cylinder arrangement, contains air at 250 kPa, 300°C. The 50-kg piston has a diameter of 0.1 m and initially pushes against the stops. The atmosphere is at 100 kPa and 20°C. The cylinder now cools as heat is transferred to the ambient. Alr 25 cm a. At what temperature does the piston begin to move down? b. How far has the piston dropped when the temperature reaches ambient? [372.5 K, 5.3 cm]
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