Asked by lisa
how high would the atmosphere extend if it were of uniform density throughout, equal to half the present density at sea level?
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Answered by
drwls
Let H be that height.
Solve this equation for h
Po = (1/2)(rho0) g H
Po = 1.01*10^5 N/m^2
(rho0) = sea level average density of air = (approx) 1.2*10^3 kg/m^3
g = 9.8 m/s^2
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Atmospheric_pressure
Solve this equation for h
Po = (1/2)(rho0) g H
Po = 1.01*10^5 N/m^2
(rho0) = sea level average density of air = (approx) 1.2*10^3 kg/m^3
g = 9.8 m/s^2
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Atmospheric_pressure
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