Final answer:
To calculate the stagnation pressure measured by a pitot tube on an incline ramp, use Bernoulli's equation which relates the fluid speed, density, and pressure.
Step-by-step explanation:
A pitot tube is used to measure the stagnation pressure of a fluid. The stagnation pressure is defined as the pressure a fluid would have if it were brought to rest isentropically (without any changes in entropy). On an incline ramp, the pitot tube measures the stagnation pressure by aligning the opening of the tube with the direction of the fluid flow. The measured stagnation pressure is given by Bernoulli's equation, which relates the fluid speed, density, and pressure:
p = p' + (1/2) ρ v^2
where p is the total pressure (stagnation pressure), p' is the static pressure, ρ is the density of the fluid, and v is the measured fluid speed. To calculate the stagnation pressure measured by the pitot tube on an incline ramp, you will need to know the static pressure, density of the fluid, and the measured fluid speed of the ramp.