This topic contains a solution. Click here to go to the answer

Author Question: A column of contained air extends from sea level to the top of the atmosphere. The contained air has ... (Read 72 times)

viki

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 525
A column of contained air extends from sea level to the top of the atmosphere. The contained air has mass. If the column instead contained the same mass of water, its height would be
 
  A) 1/13.6 times as high as the atmosphere.
  B) about 3/4 m high.
  C) 10.3 m high.
  D) about 5.6 km high.

Question 2

How deep must an inverted drinking glass be pushed beneath the surface of water so that the volume of enclosed air is squeezed to half?
 
  A) 76 cm
  B) 10.3 m
  C) 14.7 m
  D) 20.6 m
  E) 29.4 m



Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question
Marked as best answer by a Subject Expert

miss_1456@hotmail.com

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 289
Answer to Question 1

Answer: C

Answer to Question 2

Answer: B




viki

  • Member
  • Posts: 525
Reply 2 on: Jul 29, 2018
Wow, this really help


billybob123

  • Member
  • Posts: 336
Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Gracias!

 

Did you know?

Normal urine is sterile. It contains fluids, salts, and waste products. It is free of bacteria, viruses, and fungi.

Did you know?

Illicit drug use costs the United States approximately $181 billion every year.

Did you know?

The calories found in one piece of cherry cheesecake could light a 60-watt light bulb for 1.5 hours.

Did you know?

Blood in the urine can be a sign of a kidney stone, glomerulonephritis, or other kidney problems.

Did you know?

Signs of depression include feeling sad most of the time for 2 weeks or longer; loss of interest in things normally enjoyed; lack of energy; sleep and appetite disturbances; weight changes; feelings of hopelessness, helplessness, or worthlessness; an inability to make decisions; and thoughts of death and suicide.

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library