Question

Generally, atmospheric pressure decreases by 1.00 mmHg as

altitude increases 10.0 m. If altitude increases 100. m, how
much would the atmospheric pressure change in atm?

Answer 1

-0.0132 atm

Step-by-step explanation:

Step 1: Calculate the atmospheric pressure change if altitude increases 100. m

Atmospheric pressure decreases by 1.00 mmHg as altitude increases 10.0 m. The decrease in pressure when the altitude increases 100. m is:

100. m × (-1.00 mmHg/10.0 m) = -10.0 mmHg

Step 2: Convert "-10.0 mmHg" to atm

We will use the conversion factor 1 atm = 760 mmHg.

-10.0 mmHg × 1 atm/760 mmHg = -0.0132 atm