Chapter 10.8, Problem 1.2ACP

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The altitude has to be predicted where the partial pressure of oxygen is $\text{90}\text{mm}\text{Hg}$

Concept Introduction:

  $\text{Pressure}\text{=}\frac{\text{Force}}{\text{Area}}$

Pressure can be expressed in different units. But it is normally reported in $\text{mm}\text{Hg}\left(\text{millimeters}\text{of}\text{mercury}\right)$

Atmospheric pressure vs altitude:

Atmospheric pressure goes on decreases as we move to higher altitudes.

AMS (Acute Mountain Sickness) is a common problem for avid skiers which have the symptoms like headache, nausea, fatigue etc.