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Argon gas enters an adiabatic compressor at 16.0 psia with 99 Fwith a velocity of 49.9 ft/s. It exits at 225 psia and 209.5 ft/s.If the isentropic efficiency of the compressor is 83.1%,determine:

a) the exit temperature (R) of the argon

b) the work input to the compressor (Btu/lbm)

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