How much does the atmosphere weigh over each square meter of surface? express this in tonnes (units of 1000 kg). recall the conv

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Kay [80]

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How much does the atmosphere weigh over each square meter of surface? express this in tonnes (units of 1000 kg). recall the conv

ersion factors: 104 cm2 = 1m2, 1 tonne = 1000 kg = 106
g.

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Anettt [7] · Answer 1 · 2022-05-07T15:27:16+03:00

Anettt [7]3 years ago

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Atmospheric pressure = 101,325 Newtons / m²
Weight per meter square = 101,325 Newtons
Mass per meter square = 101,325 / (9.81 x 1000)
Mass per meter square = 10.3 tonnes per m²