Fox and McDonald's Introduction to Fluid Mechanics
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Author: Philip J. Pritchard, John W. Mitchell
Publisher: WILEY
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Chapter 1, Problem 19P
Derive the following conversion factors:
- (a) Convert a pressure of 1 psi to kPa.
- (b) Convert a volume of 1 liter to gallons.
- (c) Convert a viscosity of 1 lbf·s/ft2 to N·s/m2.
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