Finding the local atmospheric pressure in the city


Discuss the below in detail:

Q: The pilot of an airplane reads the altitude 3000 m and the absolute pressure 58 kPa when flying over a city. Calculate the local atmospheric pressure in that city in kPa and in mm Hg. Take the densities of air and mercury to be 1.15 kg/m3 and 13,600 kg/m3, respectively.

2398_Aeroplane.jpg

Solution Preview :

Prepared by a verified Expert
Mechanical Engineering: Finding the local atmospheric pressure in the city
Reference No:- TGS02013402

Now Priced at $20 (50% Discount)

Recommended (90%)

Rated (4.3/5)