The atmospheric pressure on an object decreases as altitude increases. If a is the height (in km) above sea level, then the pressure P(a) (in mmHg) is approximated by P(a) = 760e-0.13a. Determine the atmospheric pressure at 7.176 km. Round to the B) 4,789 mmHg C) 379 mmHg D) 299 mmHg nearest whole unit. A) 261 mmHg 37)

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37) The atmospheric pressure on an object decreases as altitude increases. If a is the height
(in km) above sea level, then the pressure P(a) (in mmHg) is approximated by
P(a) = 760e-0.13a. Determine the atmospheric pressure at 7.176 km. Round to the
B) 4,789 mmHg
C) 379 mmHg
D) 299 mmHg
nearest whole unit.
A) 261 mmHg
37)
Transcribed Image Text:37) The atmospheric pressure on an object decreases as altitude increases. If a is the height (in km) above sea level, then the pressure P(a) (in mmHg) is approximated by P(a) = 760e-0.13a. Determine the atmospheric pressure at 7.176 km. Round to the B) 4,789 mmHg C) 379 mmHg D) 299 mmHg nearest whole unit. A) 261 mmHg 37)
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