Concept explainers
Convert a volume flow rate of 3.0 gal/min to rrP/s.
To Convert:
The given value into the required value by using related equations.
Answer to Problem 6.1PP
The given value is converted into required value below:
Explanation of Solution
Given information:
Volume flow rate given is
First convert the volume flow rate ingal/minto volume flow rate inm3/s, by using
Conversation formula is given below:
Then substitute
=1.89×10-4 m3/s
Finally, the volume flow rate in m3/s is
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