Question

Determine the height h of water that will support 1atmosphere pressure (Hint: 1 = = ).

J/PHY 002

Answer 1

We neglect the pressure exerted by the water vapor on the surface of the water column.Pressure P=hdgP=1.01×10⁵N/m²Density d=1000kg/m³g=9.8m/s²Height of water column h =P/dg=1.01×10⁵/9.8×1000 m=10.31m