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A researcher is measuring changes in the density of the upper atmosphere over time. Which units should be used for the density measurements?

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Answer:

lbm/ft³ or psi/ft

Step-by-step explanation:

The description in the question shows the density to measured is that of gases (upper atmosphere). The density of a gas can be described as the mass of the gas divided by the volume of the gas at a certain temperature and pressure. It's unit can be represented as lbm/ft³ or psi/ft.

NOTE:

"lbm" means "lean body mass" which is a unit for mass or weight and can be described as the pound mass

"psi" means "pound per square inch"; is also a unit for mass or weight

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