Concept explainers
(a)
The volume of water column.
(a)
Answer to Problem 2SP
The volume of water column is
Explanation of Solution
Given info: Density of water is
Write the equation to find the volume.
Here,
Substitute
Conclusion:
The volume of water column is
(b)
Mass of water column.
(b)
Answer to Problem 2SP
Mass of the water column is
Explanation of Solution
Write the equation to find density.
Here,
Substitute
Conclusion:
Mass of the water column is
(c)
Weight of water column.
(c)
Answer to Problem 2SP
The weight of water column is
Explanation of Solution
Write the equation to find the weight.
Here,
Substitute
Conclusion:
The weight of water column is
(d)
The excess pressure of the water column on bottom layer.
(d)
Answer to Problem 2SP
The excess pressure is
Explanation of Solution
Write the equation to find the pressure.
Here,
Substitute
Conclusion:
The excess pressure is
(e)
How this value of pressure compare to atmospheric pressure.
(e)
Answer to Problem 2SP
The value is about
Explanation of Solution
Write the equation to find the ratio of pressure of water column and atmospheric pressure.
Conclusion:
The value is about
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