Answer:
the weight of the air in pound-force (lb-f) is 325.8 lbf
Explanation:
Given;
dimension of the room, = 15 ft by 15 ft by 20 ft
density of air in the room, ρ = 0.0724 lbm/ft³
The volume of air in the room is calculated as;
Volume = 15 ft x 15 ft x 20 ft = 4,500 ft³
The mass of the air is calculated as;
mass = density x volume
mass = 0.0724 lbm/ft³ x 4,500 ft³
mass = 325.8 lb-m
The weight of the air is calculated as;
Weight = mass x gravity
Weight = 325.8 lb-m x 32.174 ft/s²
Weight = 10482.29 lbm.ft/s²
The weight of the air in pound-force (lb-f) is calculated as;
1 lbf = 32.174 lbm.ft/s²
[tex]Weight =10,482.29\ lbm.ft/s^2\times \frac{1 \ lbf}{32.174 \ lbm.ft/s^2} \\\\Weight = 325.8 \ lbf[/tex]
Therefore, the weight of the air in pound-force (lb-f) is 325.8 lbf
