Calculate the average density of the atmosphere, given that it extends to an altitude of 120 km.

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Calculate the average density of the atmosphere, given that it extends to an altitude of 120 km. Compare this density with that of air listed in Table 11.1.

Strategy

If we solve P = hρg for density, we see that

p= P hg

We then take P to be atmospheric pressure, h is given, and g is known, and so we can use this to calculate ρ̅.

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