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Chapter 11, Problem 19(choose chapter or problem)
QUESTION:
Problem 19PE
How much force is exerted on one side of an 8.50 cm by 11.0 cm sheet of paper by the atmosphere? How can the paper withstand such a force?
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QUESTION:
Problem 19PE
How much force is exerted on one side of an 8.50 cm by 11.0 cm sheet of paper by the atmosphere? How can the paper withstand such a force?
ANSWER:
Solution 19PE
Step 1 of 4
We need to calculate the force exerted by the atmosphere on one side of the paper sheet which is of dimensions and . Also, we need to explain how the paper can withstand such a force.
Given data,
- Atmospheric pressure,
- Length,
Using
- breadth,
Using
To find,
Force exerted by atmosphere on paper,