Help with temperature Thermodynamics

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The discussion focuses on solving a thermodynamics problem involving a stream of ammonia flowing through an insulated nozzle. The input conditions are 0.3 kg/s at 20°C and 800 kPa, while the output conditions are at 300 kPa with a velocity of 500 m/s. To determine the exit temperature and cross-sectional area, an energy balance over the nozzle must be applied, utilizing the principles of conservation of mass and energy in thermodynamics.

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A stream of 0.3 kg/s of ammonia enters an insulated nozzle at 20C, 800 kPa at negligible velocity. The ammonia exits
at 300 kPa with a velocity of 500 m/s. Determine the temperature (or quality, if saturated) and the exit cross-sectional
area of the nozzle. [5 points]

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velocity V =volumetric flowrate/cross-sectional area of pipe or nozzle= p/mA p=rou

I have no clue how to start this, my teacher doesn't give us enough information on how to do the hw. Any help would be appreciated
 
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Write an energy balance over the nozzle
 

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