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What is the change in pressure, dp, over a differential height, dh, as one ascends the atmosphere when the density of air is ρ?

Options

  1. Adp = ρgdh
  2. Bdp = -ρgdh
  3. Cdp = ρ/dh
  4. Ddp = g/ρdh

Correct answer

B. dp = -ρgdh

Step-by-step solution

Correct Option is : (B) dp = -ρgdh

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