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Aircraft cabins: What is the air pressure inside a commercial aircraft at high altitude? Consider a pressurized passenger jet cruising; compare cabin pressure to outside air and to sea-level pressure. Choose the correct option.

Difficulty: Easy

Correct Answer: Lower than sea-level pressure but much higher than outside ambient (pressurized cabin)

Explanation:


Facts
Cabins are pressurized to a comfortable 'cabin altitude' (often ≤ ~8000 ft), which is below sea-level pressure but vastly above the external pressure at 30–40k ft.


Final Answer
Lower than sea-level pressure but much higher than outside ambient (pressurized cabin)

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