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Compressible fluids: are the 

fluids with
variable density. Incompressible fluid:
are the fluids with constant density. They
could be liquids and gases. Although
there is no such thing in reality as
an incompressible fluid, we use this term
where the change in density with
pressure is so small as to be negligible.
If atmospheric air 14.7 psia and 60°F at sea level, what is the
pressure at 12000 ft altitude if air is compressible. Note: At
60°F ; the density of air is 0.0763 Ibm/ft3; P1 = 14.7 psia
A. 5.467 psia B. 9.53 psia C. 8.342 psia D. 4.346 psia
If atmospheric air 14.7 psia and 60°F at sea level, what is the
pressure at 12000 ft altitude if air is compressible. Note: At
60°F ; the density of air is 0.0763 Ibm/ft3; P1 = 14.7 psia
A. 5.467 psia B. 9.53 psia C. 8.342 psia D. 4.346 psia
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