Problem 1: A person is diving in a lake in the depth of h = 15 m. The density of the water is o = 1.0 x103 kg/m³. The pressure of the atmosphere is Po = 1.0 x 10 Pa. The surface area of the top of the person's head is A = 0.046 m2. Part (a) Express the absolute pressure at the depth of h, P, in terms of Po, Q, and h. Expression : P = Select from the variables below to write your expression. Note that all variables may not be required. a, B, Q, 0, A, g, h, i, j, k, m, Po, s, t, x Part (b) Calculate the numerical value of P in Pa. Numeric : A numeric value is expected and not an expression. P = Part (c) Express the magnitude of the force exerted by water on the top of the person's head F at the depth h in terms of P and A. Expression : F = Select from the variables below to write your expression. Note that all variables may not be required. a, ß, Q, 0, A, d, g, h, i, j, k, m, P, Po, t Part (d) Calculate the numerical value of F in N. Numeric : A numeric value is expected and not an expression. F =

Problem 1: A person is diving in a lake in the depth of h = 15 m. The density of the water is o = 1.0 x103 kg/m³. The pressure of the atmosphere is Po = 1.0 x 10 Pa. The surface area of the top of the person's head is A = 0.046 m2. Part (a) Express the absolute pressure at the depth of h, P, in terms of Po, Q, and h. Expression : P = Select from the variables below to write your expression. Note that all variables may not be required. a, B, Q, 0, A, g, h, i, j, k, m, Po, s, t, x Part (b) Calculate the numerical value of P in Pa. Numeric : A numeric value is expected and not an expression. P = Part (c) Express the magnitude of the force exerted by water on the top of the person's head F at the depth h in terms of P and A. Expression : F = Select from the variables below to write your expression. Note that all variables may not be required. a, ß, Q, 0, A, d, g, h, i, j, k, m, P, Po, t Part (d) Calculate the numerical value of F in N. Numeric : A numeric value is expected and not an expression. F =

Physics for Scientists and Engineers: Foundations and Connections

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Author:Katz, Debora M.

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Chapter15: Fluids

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