The ice cap at the North Pole may be 1000 m thick, with a

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Problem 18HP

The ice cap at the North Pole may be 1000 m thick, with a density of 920 kg/m3. Find the pressure at the bottom and the corresponding melting temperature.

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QUESTION:

Problem 18HP

The ice cap at the North Pole may be 1000 m thick, with a density of 920 kg/m3. Find the pressure at the bottom and the corresponding melting temperature.

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Solution 18 HP:

Step 1 of 2:-

Here we have to find the pressure at the bottom and the corresponding melting temperature.

The thickness of the ice cap is 1000m.

The density is, .

The pressure difference between the top and bottom is,

       

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