Relationship between pressure and altitude.

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Start date Sep 22, 2012
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Altitude Pressure Relationship

In summary, the relationship between pressure and altitude is an inverse one, meaning that as altitude increases, atmospheric pressure decreases. This is due to the decrease in air above, resulting in lower atmospheric pressure. The decrease in pressure at high altitudes can lead to hypoxia in the human body, causing symptoms such as shortness of breath and fatigue. The relationship between pressure and altitude also affects weather patterns, with the decrease in pressure playing a key role in creating clouds and precipitation. However, there is a limit to how high altitude can affect pressure, known as the "death zone," where the atmospheric pressure is too low for humans to survive without supplemental oxygen. This zone begins at around 8,000 meters above sea level.

Sep 22, 2012

moonman239

Relevant equation:
PV = nRT

Attempt: P1/P2 * V1 / V2 = T1/T2

V1/V2 = 4.2E12 / (1E12 - (6371.5 + h^3)

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Sep 27, 2012

marvincwl

what is the full question, it is usually influenced by temperature at higher altitudes

1. What is the relationship between pressure and altitude?

The relationship between pressure and altitude is an inverse one. This means that as altitude increases, atmospheric pressure decreases.

2. Why does pressure decrease at higher altitudes?

This is because as altitude increases, there is less air above to exert pressure on the Earth's surface. Therefore, the weight of the air decreases, resulting in lower atmospheric pressure.

3. How does the decrease in pressure affect the human body at high altitudes?

The decrease in pressure at high altitudes can lead to a condition called hypoxia, where there is a lower level of oxygen in the blood. This can cause symptoms such as shortness of breath, dizziness, and fatigue.

4. How does the relationship between pressure and altitude affect weather patterns?

The decrease in pressure at higher altitudes is a key factor in creating weather patterns. As warm air rises, it expands and cools, resulting in a decrease in pressure and the formation of clouds and precipitation.

5. Is there a limit to how high altitude can affect pressure?

Yes, there is a limit known as the "death zone" where the atmospheric pressure is too low for humans to survive without supplemental oxygen. This zone begins at approximately 8,000 meters (26,000 feet) above sea level.