Neglect the inlet air velocity to the fan

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A fan is located in a 0.5 m x 0.5 m duct. The average air velocity at the fan outlet is 10 m/s and the air density is 1.2 kg/m^3. Determine the mass flow rate of air and the electric power consumption of the fan motor. (Neglect the inlet air velocity to the fan)

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