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A Pitot-static probe is used to measure the velocity of an
Chapter 5, Problem 38P(choose chapter or problem)
QUESTION:
Problem 38P
A Pitot-static probe is used to measure the velocity of an aircraft flying at 3000 m. If the differential pressure reading is 3 kPa, determine the velocity of the aircraft.
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QUESTION:
Problem 38P
A Pitot-static probe is used to measure the velocity of an aircraft flying at 3000 m. If the differential pressure reading is 3 kPa, determine the velocity of the aircraft.
ANSWER:
Step 1
The velocity of the aircraft we have to find by using data and the instrument used to measure the velocity of aircraft is pitot -static probe. The diagram of this instrument is drawn below and it consists of two meters one is static pressure meter and another one is stagnation pressure meter.