Atmospheric Pressure Is 1

question 30

Multiple Choice

Atmospheric pressure is 1.0 * 10⁵ N/m², and the density of air is 1.29 kg/m³. If the density of air is constant as you get higher and higher, calculate the height of the atmosphere needed to produce this pressure.

• A) 7900 m
• B) 77,000 m
• C) 1260 m
• D) 10,300 m

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