The Rate of Change of Atmospheric Pressure P with Respect

question 69

Multiple Choice

The rate of change of atmospheric pressure P with respect to the altitude above sea level h is proportional to the pressure. That is, . Suppose that the pressure at sea level is denoted by and at 14,000 ft, the pressure is half of what it is at sea level. Find the pressure, as a percent of at 27,000 ft. ​

• A)39.5%
• B)29.9%
• C)24.3%
• D)26.3%
• E)23.1%

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