The Pressure Inside a Commercial Airliner Is Maintained at 1

question 17

Multiple Choice

The pressure inside a commercial airliner is maintained at 1.00 atm (10⁵ Pa) . What is the net outward force exerted on a 1.0 m * 2.0 m cabin door if the outside pressure is 0.40 atm?

• A) 120,000 N
• B) 12,000 N
• C) 1200 N
• D) 120 N

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