The Air Pressure P (H) (In Lb/ In ² ) $p ( h ) = 14.7 e ^ { - 0.0000385 h }$

question 7

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 $p ( h ) = 14.7 e ^ { - 0.0000385 h }$ At approximately what altitude h is the air pressure 9 lb/ in ² ?

• A) 12,743 ft
• B) 1,274 ft
• C) 17,123 ft
• D) 5,534 ft
• E) 553 ft

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