The Air Pressure P (H) (In Lb/ In ² )

question 144

Multiple Choice

The air pressure p (h) (in lb/ in ² ) at an altitude of h feet above sea level may be approximated by the formula At approximately what altitude h is the air pressure 11 lb/ in ² ?

• A)11,911 ft
• B)327 ft
• C)7,531 ft
• D)753 ft
• E)3,271 ft

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