Physics 9702 · AS & A Level · Density and pressure

Density and pressure — practice question

At sea level, atmospheric pressure is $100\,\text{kPa}$, while the density of air is $1.3\,\text{kg m}^{-3}$. Suppose that the density of air falls linearly with height above sea level. Based on this, what estimate can be made for the atmosphere’s total height?

  • A$7.8\,\text{km}$
  • B$16\,\text{km}$
  • C$77\,\text{km}$
  • D$150\,\text{km}$

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