How much air pressure is required?

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Discussion Overview

The discussion centers around determining the air pressure required in a sealed environment to achieve a specific effect, likely related to fluid displacement or pressure equilibrium. Participants explore concepts related to hydrostatic pressure and its implications in a practical scenario.

Discussion Character

  • Exploratory
  • Technical explanation
  • Conceptual clarification

Main Points Raised

  • One participant seeks assistance in calculating the air pressure needed in an airtight situation.
  • Another participant provides a link to a hydraulic force calculator, suggesting it may be useful for the calculations.
  • Several participants mention hydrostatic pressure, indicating that pressure alone is sufficient for the problem at hand, without needing to consider force.
  • A participant expresses a hypothesis that increasing air pressure to match water pressure at a certain depth will displace water to that depth, seeking confirmation of this idea.
  • One participant confirms the hypothesis presented by another, indicating agreement with the proposed idea.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

While there is some agreement on the relevance of hydrostatic pressure and the relationship between air pressure and water displacement, the discussion does not reach a consensus on the specific calculations or methods to achieve the desired air pressure.

Contextual Notes

Participants reference hydrostatic pressure without detailing the assumptions or specific conditions under which their statements apply. The discussion lacks clarity on the exact parameters of the airtight situation and the depth of water involved.

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Given the following situation:
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Given that A is air tight how would one go about working out the air pressure required to achieve:
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Any assistance would be appreciated.
 
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Google "hydrostatic pressure".

You don't need force for this, just pressure.
 
russ_watters said:
Google "hydrostatic pressure".

You don't need force for this, just pressure.
Thanks Russ. I think this is the key. My gut says that if you increase air pressure to equal water pressure at a certain depth that this will displace water to that depth. Is that correct?
 
Thanks, much appreciated.
 

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