A perfect gas has a value of R = 58.8 ft-lb/lb-R and k = 1.26. If 20 BTU are added to 5 lb of this gas at constant volume when the initial temperature is 90 F, find the final temperature a. 167.76°C   b. 103.76°C   c. 145.76°C   d. 100.76°C

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A perfect gas has a value of R = 58.8 ft-lb/lb-R and k = 1.26. If 20 BTU are added to 5 lb of this gas at constant volume when the initial temperature is 90 F, find the final temperature

a. 167.76°C
 
b. 103.76°C
 
c. 145.76°C
 
d. 100.76°C
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