Chapter 11, Problem 11.19QP

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation: The atmospheric pressure in a mine that is $\text{500m}$ below sea level will be greater or not that $\text{1atm}$ has to be explained.

Concept Introduction:

The pressure is essentially the mass alienated by the area; consequently the additional you go beneath sea level, the greater the pressure.  The essential regulation for scuba is that every $\text{33ft}$ below sea level increases the pressure $\text{by 1 atm}\text{.}$

To find the atmospheric pressure in a mine that is $\text{500m}$ below sea level will be greater or not than $\text{1atm}$