Referring to the diagram above, predict what will happen when the switch is closed. Explain your answer.
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Answer
Pressure, P = 1 atm
air density, ρ = 1.3 kg/m³
a) height of the atmosphere when the density is constant
Pressure at sea level = 1 atm = 101300 Pa
we know
P = ρ g h
h = 7951.33 m
height of the atmosphere will be equal to 7951.33 m
b) when air density decreased linearly to zero.
at x = 0 air density = 0
at x= h ρ_l = ρ_sl
assuming density is zero at x - distance
now, Pressure at depth x
integrating both side
now,
h = 15902.67 m
height of the atmosphere is equal to 15902.67 m.