well, I used 1000 for rho before I saw the hint so you use 1060
rho g h=1000*9.81*.496 = 4.86* 10^3 Pa
which is 4.86 k Pa
15.02 - 4.86 = 10.15 k Pa
rho g h = 1000*9.81*1.3 = 12.75 k Pa
15.02 + 12.75 = 27.8 k Pa
When you suddenly stand up after lying down for a while, your body may not compensate quickly enough for the pressure changes and you might feel dizzy for a moment.
(a) If the gauge pressure of the blood at your heart is 15.02 kPa and your body doesn't compensate, what would the pressure be at your head, 49.6 cm above your heart?
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(b) If the gauge pressure of the blood at your heart is 15.02 kPa and your body doesn't compensate, what would it be at your feet, 1.30 ✕ 10^2 cm below your heart? Hint: The density of blood is 1060 kg/m3.
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