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Write a MATLAB program that determines the probability of "4 of a kind" in a 5-poker draw. Don't use formula. Create a program that runs a simulation multiple times to determine the probability.
The isentropic efficiencies of turbine and compressor are 0.86 and 0.89 respectively . The unit is fitted with a heat exchanger of 70 % effectiveness. Sketch the cycle on a T-s diagram.
The chain and lever attached to the gate have negligible weight. Find the length of the chain such that the gate is just on the verge of opening when the water depth above the gate hinge is 10m.
The only question is the strength of the block in compression, how high could blocks be stacked if the limestone has a compressive strength of 4000 psi and a density of 135lb per cubic foot?
The density of atmospheric air is about 1.15 kg/m3,which we assume is constant. How large an absolute pressure will apilot encounter when flying 2000m above ground level, where thepressure is 101 k
Two lb of water vapor in a piston cylinder assembly is compressed at a constant pressure of of 250 lbf/in^2 from a volume of 6.88 ft^3 to a saturated vapor state.
Ethanol (C2H5OH) is burned with air in a SIE with a fuel-rich mixture. Consider MON = 89 and RON = 107 for this fuel. Determine Anti-knock index (AKI) and fuel sensitivity (FS) of this fuel.
Evaluate the thermal conductivity of copper and constantan at T300 K. Use kCh=19 W/mK and kA=l29 W/mK for the thermal conductivities of the chromel and alumel wires, respectively.
With a spring constant k=10 lb. /in. The spring is at its free length, i.e. x=0, with the block being held at the fluid surface. Calculate how far the block will sink into oil with specific gravity
Determine the largest allowable bending moment bending moment for a 1 meter wide section of the highway. Assume E=185 Gpa for steel and E=22 GPa for concrete.
Speculate on whether you would expect a mixture of AuAg3 to show a greater or lesser tendency toward ordering in this system and explain your rationale.
Refrigerant 134a enters a condenser operating at steady state at 70 lbf/in.2, 160F. Determine the volumetric flow rate of the entering cooling water, in gal/min.
Although you can't see it, the gasoline is rising in the tank at a rate of 4.3 inches per minute. What is the horizontal cross sectional area of your gas tank?
For your sink at home, the flow rate in is 5000 units/hr. Accumulation is 2500 units. What is the accumulation rate if the out flow is 60 units/min?
If the angular position of the slotted arm OA rotates ccw with constant angular velocity thetadot=1.5rads/s, determine the magnitudes of the velocity and acceleration of the pin P when theta = 60.
The system is returned to its initial state in a compression process with heat rejection requiring 1 MJ of work input. Is the cycle a power cycle? Quantify the cycle performance (use an appropriate
After a few minutes it is observed that the bit is hot. Discuss the direction and modes of heat flow in this situation. At what location is the temperature highest?
A stone of mass m is tied to one end of a string ans is rotated with constant angular vel. w. The length of the string is l. Find the value of torque exerted by the stone about the axis of the pers
Assume no frictional losses and recognize that the pressure at the top and bottom of the sprue is atmospheric. What diameter should be specified at the bottom of the sprue to prevent aspiration?
Define Mach number and determine the type of speed an aircraft is flying if the aircraft speed is 880 mph at an altitude of 3500 ft where the temperature is 40 degree F.
Calculate the change in specific internal energy and enthalpy of air for a process starting at 250 K and ending at 500 K. Assume air is behaving as an ideal gas with constant specific heats.
what is the temperature and pressure of the Oxygen within the piston-cylinder system? Assume Oxygen behaves as an ideal gas.
Determine the amount of heat that needs to be added to bring the cake and the pan to the over temperature (when it is fully baked).
Determine the rate of heat transfer out from the condensing steam as it passes through the condenser, in MW. Discuss the effects of reheat on the vapor power cycle.
How much energy (kJ) is needed to accelerate an 1800 kg vehicle from 10 km/h to 30 km/h? Assume that the acceleration takes place over a 10 second time period.