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Chapter 11, Problem 22(choose chapter or problem)
QUESTION:
Problem 22PE
The left side of the heart creates a pressure of 120 mm Hg by exerting a force directly on the blood over an effective area of 15.0 cm2 . What force does it exert to accomplish this?
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QUESTION:
Problem 22PE
The left side of the heart creates a pressure of 120 mm Hg by exerting a force directly on the blood over an effective area of 15.0 cm2 . What force does it exert to accomplish this?
ANSWER:
Solution 22PE
We are required to calculate the force exerted by the left side of the heart on the blood.
Step 1 of 2
The pressure created by the heart mm of Hg
760 mm of Hg atm
120 mm of Hg atm
We have, 1 atm N/m2
So, atm N/m2
N/m2
Therefore, N/m2
Area cm2
m2