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A Pitot-static probe is used to measure the velocity of an

Chapter 5, Problem 38P

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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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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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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.

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