Solve the Problem. -The Atmospheric Pressure on an Object Decreases as Altitude Increases

question 192

Multiple Choice

Solve the problem.
-The atmospheric pressure on an object decreases as altitude increases. If a is the height (in km) above sea level, then the pressure P(a) (in mmHg) is approximated by P(a) = 760e-0.13a. Determine The atmospheric pressure at 7.176 km. Round to the nearest whole unit.

• A) 4,789 mmHg
• B) 261 mmHg
• C) 299 mmHg
• D) 379 mmHg

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