Assume that we use a pressure gauge to measure the air

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Problem 74HP

Assume that we use a pressure gauge to measure the air pressure at street level and at the roof of a tall building. If the pressure difference can be determined with an accuracy of 1 mbar (0.001 bar), what uncertainty in the height estimate does that correspond to?

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QUESTION:

Problem 74HP

Assume that we use a pressure gauge to measure the air pressure at street level and at the roof of a tall building. If the pressure difference can be determined with an accuracy of 1 mbar (0.001 bar), what uncertainty in the height estimate does that correspond to?

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We are required to calculate the uncertainty in height from the given situation.

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