As shown, air enters the diffuser of a jet engine at 18 kPa, 216 K with a velocity of 265 m/s, all data corresponding to high altitude flight. The air flows adiabatically through the diffuser, decelerating to a velocity of 50 m/s at the diffuser exit. Assume steady-site operation, the ideal gas model for air, and negligible potential energy effect. a) Determine the temperature of the air at the exit of the diffuser, in K.
b) If hte air would undergo an isentropic process as it flows through the diffuser, determine the pressure of the air at the diffuser exit, in kPa.
c) If friction were present, would the pressure of the air at the diffuser exit be greater than, less than, or equal to the value found in part b? Explain.