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The actual conditions for an optimum expansion nozzle operating at sea level are given below. Calculate v2​,T2​, and CF​. The mass flow m˙=3.7 kg/sec;p1​=2.1MPa;T1​= 2585 K;M=18.0 kg/kg-mol; and k=1.30.

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To calculate v2​, T2​, and CF​ for an optimum expansion nozzle operating at sea level, we can use the following formulas:

1. To find v2​, we can use the equation:
v2​ = sqrt((2 * k)/(k-1) * (R * T1​/M) * (1 - (p2​/p1​)^((k-1)/k)))

2. To find T2​, we can use the equation:
T2​ = T1​ * (p2​/p1​)^((k-1)/k)

3. To find CF​ (thrust coefficient), we can use the equation:
CF​ = (2 * A2​/A1​) * ((p1​ - p2​)/p1​)

Given the following values:
m˙ = 3.7 kg/sec
p1​ = 2.1 MPa
T1​ = 2585 K
M = 18.0 kg/kg-mol
k = 1.30

Let's calculate each parameter step-by-step:

1. Calculate v2​:
v2​ = sqrt((2 * 1.30)/(1.30-1) * (287 * 2585/18.0) * (1 - (p2​/2.1)^((1.30-1)/1.30)))

2. Calculate T2​:
T2​ = 2585 * (p2​/2.1)^((1.30-1)/1.30)

3. Calculate CF​:
CF​ = (2 * A2​/A1​) * ((2.1 - p2​)/2.1)

Note: To complete the calculations, we need to know the values of p2​, A2​, and A1​.

I hope this explanation helps! Let me know if you have any further questions.

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