An air compressor increases the pressure (P_out > P_in) and the density (r_out > r_in) of the air passing through it (Fig. P14–8). For the case in which the outlet and inlet diameters are equal (D_out = D_in), how does average air speed change across the compressor? In particular, is V_out less than, equal to, or greater than V_in? Explain.

FIGURE P14–8

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Din Pin, Vin Pin Compressor Dout Pout, Vout Pout