7.2.2.1 - Altitude
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What is atmospheric pressure?
💡 Hint: Think about what surrounds us every day.
How does pressure change with altitude?
💡 Hint: Remember the mountain climbing example.
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What happens to atmospheric pressure as altitude increases?
💡 Hint: Remember how pressure changes on tall mountains.
True or False: Atmospheric pressure is highest at sea level.
💡 Hint: What is the baseline for pressure measurements?
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A research station is set at 3000 meters. Calculate the expected atmospheric pressure, given the air density is roughly 1.0 kg/m³.
💡 Hint: Use the pressure formula and substitute the known values.
If a pilot ascends from sea level to 10,000 meters, how does air pressure change and what implications could this have on the aircraft's performance?
💡 Hint: Connect altitude, pressure, and aircraft functionality in your answer.
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