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Atmospheric Pressure. Atmospheric pressure P at altitude a is given by
(pounds per square inch).
a. Find the pressure at an altitude of 1000 ft.
b. Find the pressure at an altitude of 20,000 ft.
c. At what altitude is the pressure
d. Find the rate of change of the pressure, and interpret its meaning.
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