Answer:
Δu= 29.82 Btu/lb
Explanation:
Given that gas temperature changes from 50 °C to 150 °C.
K=1.4
We know that
[tex]C_P-C_v=R[/tex]
[tex]C_P/C_v=K[/tex]
K=1.4 it means that it is air.
We know that for air
[tex]C_v=0.71\ KJ/kg.K[/tex]
We know that internal energy for gas given as
[tex]\Delta u=C_v\Delta T[/tex] KJ/kg
Δu= 0.71 x (150-50) KJ/kg
Δu=71 KJ/kg
We know that
1 KJ/kg=0.42 Btu/lb
So 71 KJ = 29.82 Btu/lb
Δu= 29.82 Btu/lb