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Air, thermodynamic state of which is given by pressure P = 230 kN/m2

and temperature = 300K is moving at a velocity V = 250 m/s. Calculate
the stagnation pressure if
a) compressibility is neglected and
b) compressibility is accounted for
k = 1.4 ; R = 287 J/kgK

Solution:

Pressure of air: P0 = 230 kN/m2

Temperature of air: T0 = 300 K
Velocity of air V0 = 250 m/s

The stagnation pressure

+ compressibility is neglected:

+ compressibility is accounted for:

2.23

An airplane is flying at a height of 15 km where temperature is -50oC.

Find the speed of the plane corresponding to Mach number equal to 1.8
Take specific heat ratio as 1.4 and gas constant as 287 J/(kg.K)

Solution:

From the problem we have:

T = -50oC = 223 K