The basic barometer can be used as an altitude measuring device in airplanes. The ground control reports

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The basic barometer can be used as an altitude measuring device in airplanes. The ground control reports a barometric reading of 753 mm Hg while the pilot’s reading is 690 mm Hg. Estimate the altitude of the plane from ground level if the average air density is 1.20 kg/m3.
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Thermodynamics An Engineering Approach

ISBN: 978-0073398174

8th edition

Authors: Yunus A. Cengel, Michael A. Boles

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