16. Air pressure at the top of Mt. Everest is 0.33 atm as opposed to latm in Irvine. The temperature on Everest is, on average, -30 °C. What is the percent ratio of air density on Mt. Everest relative to that in Irvine? (Assume the temperature and pressure in Irvine to be 25 °C and latm, respectively) a. 30% b. 40% c. 50% d. 60% e. None of these

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16. Air pressure at the top of Mt. Everest is 0.33 atm as opposed to latm in Irvine. The
temperature on Everest is, on average, -30 °C. What is the percent ratio of air density on
Mt. Everest relative to that in Irvine? (Assume the temperature and pressure in Irvine to
be 25 °C and latm, respectively)
a. 30%
b. 40%
c. 50%
d. 60%
e. None of these
Transcribed Image Text:16. Air pressure at the top of Mt. Everest is 0.33 atm as opposed to latm in Irvine. The temperature on Everest is, on average, -30 °C. What is the percent ratio of air density on Mt. Everest relative to that in Irvine? (Assume the temperature and pressure in Irvine to be 25 °C and latm, respectively) a. 30% b. 40% c. 50% d. 60% e. None of these
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