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Mechanical Properties of Fluids: Fluid Pressure MCQ

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Fluid PressureHardQuestion 6424

Question

Equivalent height of atmosphere at sea level pressure (avg density ρ_air=1.2 kg/m³, P₀=10⁵ Pa, g=10):
  1. A
    ~8.33 km
    Correct
  2. B
    ~100 km
  3. C
    ~1 km
  4. D
    ~76 m

Correct answer

~8.33 km

Explanation

h = P/(ρg) = 10⁵/(1.2×10) = 10⁵/12 ≈ 8333 m ≈ 8.33 km.

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