Question

The atmosphere exerts an average force of approximately how many kg/cm² (14.7 lbs/in²) at sea level?

A) 0.1 kg/cm²
B) 1 kg/cm²
C) 10 kg/cm²
D) 100 kg/cm²

Answer 1

The average force exerted by the atmosphere at sea level is approximately 1 kg/cm².

Step-by-step explanation:

The average force exerted by the atmosphere at sea level is approximately 1 kg/cm².

Atmospheric pressure at sea level is about 1.01 × 105 N/m², which is equivalent to 1 atm. This pressure results in a weight of 1.01 × 105 N on 1 m² of the Earth's surface.

Since 1 cm is equal to 0.01 m, the force exerted on 1 cm² of the Earth's surface is approximately 1 kg/cm².