PRINT THIS ANSWER SHEET TO FILL OUT AND TURN IN.

NAME_________________________________ CLASS____________________ DATE____________


 Beginner's Guide to Propulsion and EngineSim

Density - Worksheet

Purpose: To calculate the mass of the gas molecules in the classroom. To test the change in altitude on the functioning of a gas turbine engine.

  1. Prediction of mass of gas molecules in this classroom. ___________________________

  2. A. Mass of gas molecules in the classroom. ________________________

    B. Materials List:




    D. Procedure:

     

      

     

    E. Teacher Check: ________

    Attach sheet showing all calculations.

  3. A. How does an increase in altitude affect the mass of gas molecules in the atmosphere per unit volume, or air density?
    [Record answers in table provided below.]
Altitude
Your Variable _______________kg/m3













What is the relationship between altitude and your variable, ________________?

B. How does this relationship relate to air density and to the functioning of a gas turbine engine?


C. Reflection: Which atmospheric factors affect air density?



D. Start EngineSim to test your prediction. [Record the results of your test in the table provided below.]
Altitude
Engine Performance