Local Density And Speed Of An Aircraft

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Homework Statement


A Pitot is used to measure the air speed of a light aircraft. The pressure difference recorded by the tube in flight was 3300 N/m^2. The local air pressure was 950 kN/m^2 and the temperature was 7 Degrees (280K). Calculate the local air density and the speed of the aircraft.


Homework Equations


Not sure if relevant but aattempted to use this formula:
p+1/2pV^2+pgh= constant


The Attempt at a Solution


Attempting as of right now any help appreciated.
 
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