PROBLEM 4: The basic barometer can be used to measure the height of a building. If the barometric readings at the top and at the bottom of a building are 730 and 755 mmHg, respectively, determine the height of the building. Assume an average air density of 1.18 kg/m^3 and SG of Hg = 13.55. *

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PROBLEM 4: The basic barometer can be used to
measure the height of a building. If the barometric
readings at the top and at the bottom of a building are
730 and 755 mmHg, respectively, determine the
height of the building. Assume an average air density
of 1.18 kg/m^3 and SG of Hg = 13.55. *
Ptop = 730 mmHg
h = ?
P bot = 755 mmHg
Transcribed Image Text:PROBLEM 4: The basic barometer can be used to measure the height of a building. If the barometric readings at the top and at the bottom of a building are 730 and 755 mmHg, respectively, determine the height of the building. Assume an average air density of 1.18 kg/m^3 and SG of Hg = 13.55. * Ptop = 730 mmHg h = ? P bot = 755 mmHg
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