Physics: Principles with Applications (7th Edition)

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ISBN 10: 0-32162-592-7
ISBN 13: 978-0-32162-592-2

Chapter 10 - Fluids - Problems - Page 286: 12

Answer

13m.

Work Step by Step

Use equation 10–3a, and round the answer to 2 significant figures. $$P=\rho gh $$ $$h= \frac{P}{\rho g}=\frac{1.013 \times 10^5 N/m^2}{(0.79 \times 10^3 kg/m^3)(9.80 m/s^2)}=13m$$
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