SOLUTION: The atmospheric pressure p in pounds per square inch (psi) is given by P=14.7e^0.21a
Where a is the altitude above sea level (in miles). If a city has an atmospheric pressure of 1
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Question 941587: The atmospheric pressure p in pounds per square inch (psi) is given by P=14.7e^0.21a
Where a is the altitude above sea level (in miles). If a city has an atmospheric pressure of 13.25 psi, what is the altitude? (1mile = 5,280 ft. Round the answer to the nearest foot.
Answer by macston(5194) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Solve the equation for a:
Natural log of e is one, so:
Substitute for P
Convert to feet
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