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OpenStudy (anonymous):

Calculate the downward force exerted by the atmosphere on your head. If your flat top is approximately 6cm in radius, barometer reading is 75.6 Hg, and dHg is 13 600 kg/m^3.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Force = pressure x area pressure= rho g h = (density of Hg)(gravity)(height of column of Hg) look up conversions for pressure units to get 75.6 mm Hg into Pa/m^2

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