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Smazmbazm
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How would one work out the total mass for the top 3.2 meters of the ocean?
Thanks in advance!
Thanks in advance!
Bandersnatch said:It will be an overestimate, though. You'd need to take into account the shape of continental shelfs for a more precise answer.
quiconnait said:Given that the top 3.2 meters of seawater would be less dense than the lower sections (we do not have a perfect diffusion, after all),
Smazmbazm said:How would one work out the total mass for the top 3.2 meters of the ocean?
Thanks in advance!
The mass of 3.2m of ocean refers to the total amount of matter contained within a column of ocean water that is 3.2 meters in height.
The mass of 3.2m of ocean is calculated by multiplying the density of seawater (typically around 1025 kg/m3) by the volume of ocean water (3.2m x surface area of the ocean).
The mass of 3.2m of ocean can be affected by changes in the density of seawater, such as temperature and salinity variations, as well as the surface area of the ocean due to tides and currents.
The mass of 3.2m of ocean is important in oceanography as it is used to measure and understand the movement of water and the distribution of nutrients and organisms within the ocean. It can also provide insight into the Earth's climate and weather patterns.
The mass of 3.2m of ocean is a small fraction of the total mass of the Earth's oceans. The total mass of the oceans is estimated to be around 1.4 x 10^21 kg, while the mass of 3.2m of ocean would be around 3.3 x 10^15 kg.