Chapter 1, Problem 4BN

(a)

To determine

The approximate drop in the air pressure drop (in millibars) between the surface and 4 kilometers (2.5 miles).

(b)

To determine

The approximate drop in the air pressure drop (in millibars) between 4 kilometers and 8 kilometers.

(c)

To determine

Whether air pressure increases, decreases, or is constant with increasing altitude at a rate of a(n).

(d)

To determine

The number of breaths to be taken at the top of Mount Everest to equal the amount of air in one breath at the sea level.

(e)

To determine

The percentage of atmosphere below the jet assuming that the pressure at the surface is $1000\text{millibars}$.