Problem with Pressure Equation units

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The discussion centers on the pressure equation P = P(STP) + ρgd, specifically the unit conversion of the term ρgd into pressure units (Pascals). The user questions whether 1 kg/ms² is equivalent to 1 Pascal. The analysis confirms that 1 Pascal equals 1 kg/m·s², establishing that the units from the term ρgd correctly convert to pressure units. This clarification resolves the user's confusion regarding the unit consistency in the pressure equation.

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I was doing a problem that required me to initially find the amount of pressure that was acting on a bubble, I decided that I had to use the equation P=P(STP) + ρgd. But looking at the equation, the units for the ρgd part of the problem doesn't make sense about how that gives me a unit of pressure (Pascal).2. So I worked it out and:

ρ= kg/m^3
g= m/s^2
d= m

when multiplied together your units become kg/ms^2 which you are then adding to a pascal unit. So my question really is, is 1 kg/ms^2 = 1 Pa?

An explanation would be much appreciated!
 
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SanEng02 said:
I was doing a problem that required me to initially find the amount of pressure that was acting on a bubble, I decided that I had to use the equation P=P(STP) + ρgd. But looking at the equation, the units for the ρgd part of the problem doesn't make sense about how that gives me a unit of pressure (Pascal).2. So I worked it out and:

ρ= kg/m^3
g= m/s^2
d= m

when multiplied together your units become kg/ms^2 which you are then adding to a pascal unit. So my question really is, is 1 kg/ms^2 = 1 Pa?

An explanation would be much appreciated!

1 Pascal = 1 Newton / m2

1 Newton = 1 kg-m/s2 [Using F = m a]

Therefore, 1 Pascal = 1 N / m2 = 1 kg m/s2 × (1/m2) = 1 kg / m-s2

Compare with the units arising from the product ρgd. :wink:
 
Thank you so much! Makes sense now!
 

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