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 mmHg while the pilot's reading is 690 mmHg. 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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