If the atmosphere were compressed until it had the density of water, it would cover the earth to what depth?

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A.)0.81 km, B.)4.6 m, C.)1.6 km, D.)76 cm, E.)10 m

Please help; this problem is due before noon of today.

2006-12-07 17:53:22 · 3 answers · asked by Tindallshi 2 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Physics

The density of water 1.00 x 10^3 kg/m^3
Density of air=1.293 kg/m^3
Mass of atmosphere =5.148 x 10^18 kg

2006-12-07 17:55:07 · update #1

Are u sure this correct?

2006-12-07 18:08:39 · update #2

the surface ot the earth is 5.1X10^14 m^2 so 10 meters is right.

2006-12-07 18:33:37 · answer #1 · answered by meg 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋

Answer is E) 10m.

Normally the atmospheric pressure is equal to 10 m of water.

2006-12-08 01:57:01 · answer #2 · answered by Pearlsawme 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋

just over your nose

2006-12-08 03:06:12 · answer #3 · answered by blademan82002 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋