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posted by  Crusoe on 6/5/2007 11:11:50 AM  |  status: Live  

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Calculus Based Physics Fundamentals of Physics Extended (7th) by Halliday, Resnick, Walker 14 9
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Calculate the hydrostatic difference in blood pressure between the brain and the foot in a person of height 1,83m. The density of blood is 1,06x103kg/m3
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posted by HungryHungryHippo on 6/5/2007 11:48:21 AM  |  status: Live
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The change in pressure between the brain and foot would be:

ΔP = ρgΔh
ΔP = (1.06x103)(9.8)(1.83)
ΔP = 1.90 x 104 Pa
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posted by YAH00.com on 6/5/2007 1:50:30 PM  |  status: Live
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http://physics.cramster.com/fundamentals-of-physics-extended-7th-problem-9-114243.aspx

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