(d) An air compressor tank reads 40 psig and the atmosphere is 15 psia. What is the absolute pressure in the tank? (e) A 200-pound man has a foot imprint area of 36 in² for each foot. Determine the pressure this man exerts on the ground if (a) he stands on both feet and (b) he stands on one foot.

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For all the following problems assume; g = 9.81 .Answer the following, report all answers in 3 significant figures:
(d) An air compressor tank reads 40 psig and the atmosphere is 15 psia. What is the absolute pressure in
the tank?
(e) A 200-pound man has a foot imprint area of 36 in² for each foot. Determine the pressure this man
exerts on the ground if (a) he stands on both feet and (b) he stands on one foot.
Transcribed Image Text:(d) An air compressor tank reads 40 psig and the atmosphere is 15 psia. What is the absolute pressure in the tank? (e) A 200-pound man has a foot imprint area of 36 in² for each foot. Determine the pressure this man exerts on the ground if (a) he stands on both feet and (b) he stands on one foot.
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