Question: A blimp cruises at 75 mi/h through sea-level standard air. A differential pressure transducer connected between the nose and the side of the blimp registers

A blimp cruises at 75 mi/h through sea-level standard air. A differential pressure transducer connected between the nose and the side of the blimp registers 950 Pa. Estimate (a) the absolute pressure at the nose and (b) the absolute velocity of the air near the blimp side.

A blimp cruises at 75 mi/h through

Ap=950 Pa NOSE SIDE 5 mi/hrSea Level

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