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An air compressor operates at steady state with air entering at 101 kPa and 20°C, and exiting at 500 kPa

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An air compressor operates at steady state with air entering at 101 kPa and 20°C, and exiting at 500 kPa. Assuming the air undergoes an isentropic process with an isentropic index of n=1.4.

(a) Sketch the process with proper labeling.

(b) Determine the temperature at the exit in °C.