Physics Unit 5: Pressure and Deformation in Solids

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What happens to pressure when the area is halved while keeping the weight constant?

Pressure decreases significantly

Pressure remains the same

Pressure becomes half

Pressure becomes double (correct)

What is the average atmospheric pressure at sea level in pascals?

1.000 × 10^5 Pa

1013 Pa

1.013 × 10^5 Pa (correct)

1.013 × 10^3 Pa

Which unit of pressure is commonly used in meteorology?

Volts

Amperes

Pascals

Bars (correct)

What causes a suction cup to stick to a wall?

Atmospheric pressure Signup and view all the answers

What occurs when air is pumped out of a sealed can?

Collapse of the can Signup and view all the answers

What principle does a liquid barometer operate on?

Hydrostatic equilibrium Signup and view all the answers

What does the height of the mercury column in a mercury barometer represent?

The atmospheric pressure Signup and view all the answers

At sea level, the atmospheric pressure under normal conditions is approximately how many millimeters of mercury?

760 mmHg Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following units is equivalent to 1 mmHg?

1 torr Signup and view all the answers

What phenomenon allows two bronze hemispheres to remain stuck together after air is removed?

Subatmospheric pressure Signup and view all the answers

What does a falling barometer typically indicate in meteorology?

Approaching storm Signup and view all the answers

Which type of barometer is preferred when safety is a priority due to the toxicity of mercury?

Both B and C Signup and view all the answers

How does atmospheric pressure change with altitude?

It decreases with altitude Signup and view all the answers

What atmospheric pressure is typically found at the height of Mount Everest (8.8 km)?

33 kPa Signup and view all the answers

What are liquid barometers mainly used for in aviation?

Estimating altitude Signup and view all the answers

What happens to breathing at high altitudes due to lower atmospheric pressure?

Breathing becomes more difficult Signup and view all the answers

At which altitude does a Boeing 747 typically fly?

11 km Signup and view all the answers

Which layer of the atmosphere is found between 10 km and 50 km?

Troposphere Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Pressure in Solids

Pressure ((P)) is calculated by the formula (P = \frac{W}{A}), where (W) is weight and (A) is the area.
Halving the area while maintaining the force doubles the pressure.

Atmospheric Pressure

Exerts equal pressure in all directions; felt uniformly in liquids and gases.
Atmospheric pressure is the force exerted by air particles, varying with weather conditions and altitude.
Standard atmospheric pressure at sea level is approximately (1.013 \times 10^5 , \text{Pa}) or 1 atm.
1 atm equals (760 , \text{mmHg}) and (101.325 , \text{kPa}).
Another unit used is the bar: 1 bar = (1.000 \times 10^5 , \text{Pa}).

Suction Cups and Atmospheric Pressure

Suction cups adhere to surfaces by expelling air, creating an area where atmospheric pressure outside the cup holds it in place.
Sealed cans collapse when air is pumped out due to unopposed atmospheric pressure exerting an inward force.

History of Atmospheric Pressure Measurement

Otto Von Guricke demonstrated the effects of atmospheric pressure in the 17th century using two hemispheres that couldn't be separated by two teams of horses after air was evacuated.

Liquid Barometers

Use hydrostatics to measure atmospheric pressure; mercury barometers are the most common.
Operate on the principle of hydrostatic equilibrium: pressure at a depth in a fluid is constant.
The height of mercury in the barometer indicates atmospheric pressure; at sea level, approximately 760 mmHg.

Units of Pressure

The torr is another pressure unit, where 1 atm = 760 torr.

Changes in Atmospheric Pressure

Atmospheric pressure decreases with altitude, resulting in lower pressure at higher elevations.
Mercury barometers can signal altitude changes and weather patterns; a falling barometer indicates deteriorating conditions, while a rising one suggests improvement.
Mercury barometers can be hazardous due to the toxicity of mercury; aneroid or digital alternatives are safer.

Applications of Liquid Barometers

Altitude Measurement: Decreasing atmospheric pressure with height aids in altitude calculations, critical in aviation.
Weather Forecasting: Measuring pressure assists in predicting weather changes.
Industrial Applications: Essential for precise pressure measurements in various processes.

Effects of Altitude on Pressure

Atmospheric pressure declines from sea level to mountaintops, with climbers experiencing difficulties breathing due to lower oxygen levels.
At Mount Everest, pressure reaches about (33 , \text{kPa}) at (8.8 , \text{km}) elevation, while Boeing 747s fly around (11 , \text{km}) with pressure near (23 , \text{kPa}).

Troposphere and Stratosphere

Atmospheric layers include the Troposphere (0 - 10 km) and Stratosphere (10 - 50 km), where pressure variation occurs with height.

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Explore the concepts of pressure and how it relates to deformation in solids, focusing on the equation P2 = W/A. Understand the significance of atmospheric pressure and its effects in various scenarios, including swimming. This quiz will test your knowledge on these fundamental physics topics.