Question on conversions when figuring out the pressure of a fluid

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To calculate pressure using height in cm and density in g/cm^3, gravity must be converted to cm/s^2. This ensures that the pressure is expressed in N/cm^2. If the desired unit is Pascals, height should be converted to meters, density to kg/m^3, and gravity should be in m/s^2. Proper unit conversion is essential for accurate calculations. Understanding these conversions is crucial for solving fluid pressure problems effectively.
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Homework Statement



the problem has height in cm, and density in g/cm^3. do i have to convert the gravity into cm/sec^2?

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pressure=(height in cm)(density in g/cm^3)(gravity in m or in cm?)


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You'd need to put your gravity in cm/s^2, but your pressure would be in N/cm^2 and no Pascals.

if you wanted it in pascals you would have to convert height to m and density to kg/m^3 with gravity in m/s^2.
 
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