The atmospheric pressure P decreases exponentially with elevation h as follows, P(h) = Poe¬gh/A , where Po ([Pa]) is the atmospheric pressure at sea level, g ([m/s²]) is the acceleration due to gravity, and A is some dimensional constant. Determine the Sl unit of the constant A and argue your key assumption.

The atmospheric pressure P decreases exponentially with elevation h as follows, P(h) = Poe¬gh/A , where Po ([Pa]) is the atmospheric pressure at sea level, g ([m/s²]) is the acceleration due to gravity, and A is some dimensional constant. Determine the Sl unit of the constant A and argue your key assumption.

University Physics Volume 1

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Chapter1: Units And Measurement

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 33P: In SI units, speeds are measured in meters per second (m/s). But, depending on where you live,...

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