ISRO Mechanical & Aerospace 2008 - Question 37

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Topic: Thermodynamics

The density of air at 10 °C and 1MPa abs, in SI units is

  • A. 1.231
  • B. 12.31
  • C. 118.4
  • D. 65.0

Answer: B. 12.31

Explanation: T = 10 °C = 283 K. P = 1 MPa = 10^6 Pa. Using ideal gas equation P = rho * R * T, rho = P / (RT) = 10^6 / (287 * 283) = 12.31 kg/m³.

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