Two forces p and q are applied as shown to an aircraft connection. knowing that the connection is in equilibrium and that p = 500 lb and q = 650 lb, determine the magnitudes of the forces exerted on the rods a and b.

Air contained in a piston-cylinder assembly undergoes a process from an bar. the initial pressure of 1 bar and temperature of 400 k to a final pressur initial volume of air is 0.2 m3. the process is described by pv- constant. assuming ideal gas behavior and neglecting kinetic and potential energy effects, determine the a)-mass of air, in kg b)-work for the process, in kj c)-heat transfer for the process, in kj pts