Barometric Pressure P (Measured in Inches of Mercury) Decreases with Respect

question 47

Multiple Choice

Barometric pressure p (measured in inches of mercury) decreases with respect to altitude a (measured in feet) at a rate that is directly proportional to the altitude. Assume the constant of proportionality is 0.003. Write a differential equation representing the rate of change of barometric pressure.

• A) inches of mercury per foot
• B) inches of mercury per foot
• C) inches of mercury per foot
• D) inches of mercury per foot
• E) inches of mercury per foot

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