PROBLEM 4: The basic barometer can be used to measure the height of a building. If the barometric readings at the top and at the bottom of a building are 29.7” and 28.7” Hg, respectively, determine the height of the building in feet. Assume an average air density of 0.0023 slug/ft3 (1 slug = 32.174 lb) and SG of Hg = 13.55. PROBLEM 4: The basic barometer can be used to measure the height of abuilding. If the barometric readings at the top and at the bottom of abuilding are 29.7" and 28.7" Hg, respectively, determine the height of thebuilding in feet. Assume an average air density of 0.0023 slug/ft3 (1 slug =32.174 Ib) and SG of Hg = 13.55. *Prop = 28.7" Hgh = ?P bot = 29.7" Hg

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The basic barometer can be used to measure the height of a building. If the barometric readings at the top and at the bottom of a building are 29.7” and 28.7” Hg, respectively, determine the height of the building in feet. Assume an average air density of 0.0023 slug/ft3

The basic barometer can be used to measure the height of a building. If the barometric readings at the top and at the bottom of a building are 29.7” and 28.7” Hg, respectively, determine the height of the building in feet. Assume an average air density of 0.0023 slug/ft3

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