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A diver goes down to a depth of 132 feet How many atmospheres of pressure are on the diver?
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∙ 9y ago
Rule of thumb is that each 33 feet adds an atmosphere of pressure. At sea level, 1 atmosphere, at 33 feet, 2 atmospheres, at 66 feet, 3 atmospheres, at 99 feet, 4 atmospheres, and at 132 feet, 5 atmospheres. A diver at 132 feet has 5 atmospheres of pressure on him.
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∙ 14y ago
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∙ 12y agoYou'd have to calculate the mass of water that is above the diver. One atmosphere is approximately 1 kilogram of weight on 1 square centimeter
(To be precise: 1 ATM=101,325 Pascal=101,325 N/m^2, 1 and 9.81 N is the gravity on 1 kilogram, and 1 m^2 is 10,000 cm^2, so 1 ATM is the force by 1.03287 kg of water)
On 132 feet, or 40.26 metres depth there is a column of 1cm x 1cm x 4026 cm of water above every square centimeter of the diver, which is 4026 cm^3=4026 mL. This 4026 mL of water is 4.026 kg (if we are talking about pure water of 4 degrees C, or 39,2 degrees Fahrenheit), so that's 4.026 kg on every cm^2, or about 4.026 atmosphere, or 3.897877 with the more precise value of one atmosphere.
This differs a little of course in seawater, which is heavier because of the salt in it, and warmer water, which is lighter.
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∙ 9y agoThere are almost exactly 5 atmospheres of pressure on a diver at a depth of 132 feet. It is expressed as 5 atm.
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∙ 9y ago5 ATM at 132ft
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What does 5 ATM mean on a wrist watch?
"ATM" stands for ATMospheres and the number before it, refers to the number of atmospheres of pressure the watch will withstand before leaking. At sea level we are all subjected to one atmosphere of pressure, because we have one atmosphere of air above us pressing down. For every 33 feet (10 metres) underwater you go, the pressure increases by 1 atmosphere. Therefore, at 33 feet underwater the pressure is 2 atmospheres (2 ATM), at 66 feet underwater the pressure is 3 atmospheres (3 ATM), etc. So 5 ATM is equivalent to 132 feet (40 metres) underwater. In conclusion, the ATM rating of a watch is the number of atmospheres of pressure the watch will withstand before breaking/leaking. To convert ATM 's into the depth rating in metres just subtract 1 and multiply by 10. eg: 5 ATM = (5 - 1)*10 = 40 metres.
Why do diver wear diving suit?
for protection, as astronauts need to wear space suits to do space walks. Humans are fragile beings. Our skeletons and bone structure can only work in a narrow range of pressure around the atmospheric pressure [~1x105 Pa at sea level] -- we have adapted to earth's atmosphere. In deep seas, the human body will encounter a pressure [Pa], in addition to atmospheric pressure, equals to rho*g*h, where rho = water density [~ 1000 kg/m3]; g = 9.8 [m/s2]; and h is the water depth [m].
What is the pressure at 26000 feet below sea level?
I'm going to assume you mean underwater.The weight of a column of air from sea level to outer space is about the same as the weight of a column of water the same size 32 feet high. This is called "one atmosphere" of pressure. So, to find out the pressure at any depth, we just divide the depth by 32 feet to get the pressure in atmospheres. At 26000 feet, this amounts to 812.5 atmospheres... plus the one from the atmosphere itself, of course. This amounts to about 12000 pounds per square inch.
Can a diver go seven miles down to the bottom of the ocean?
they can go 1000 meters down !!! . but they have to have a tree near them Additional: There have been navy tests in cambers which divers have been under pressure to simulate dives to 2000 feet. Since most of the body in made up of uncompressable water in theory a diver could go to unlimited depth as long as the air he is breathing is reduce in oxygen and nitrogen to keep him from convulsing. And at a high enough pressure so his lungs would be equalized.. Question is how long would it take to come back up from deep deep "dive" with all the decompression needed. Tim
What would happen to the pressure if you cooled down the container?
The pressure inside the container would decrease.
Why do divers watches say they are pressurized to three atmospheres?
This basically means that when the diver is underneath the water, the pressure down there is 3 times the pressure at normal land level. This means that the watch won't crack or break at three atmospheres worth of pressure.
What is the relationship between water depth and pressure?
Pressure and depth are related in that pressure is proportional to depth. The equation to find pressure at a certain depth is p=dgh, where p is the pressure, d is the density, g is the acceleration of gravity and h is the depth.
What is the common depth for beginner scuba divers?
As a beginning diver, you will be certified in an open water course. Upon completion, the diver is cleared to go down 60 ft. It is advisable to get more training such as a deep diver certification if you wish to go farther. The recreational limit is 130 ft. with proper training. Personally, I like 30 ft. depth in the Caribbean waters.
What does 5 ATM mean on a wrist watch?
"ATM" stands for ATMospheres and the number before it, refers to the number of atmospheres of pressure the watch will withstand before leaking. At sea level we are all subjected to one atmosphere of pressure, because we have one atmosphere of air above us pressing down. For every 33 feet (10 metres) underwater you go, the pressure increases by 1 atmosphere. Therefore, at 33 feet underwater the pressure is 2 atmospheres (2 ATM), at 66 feet underwater the pressure is 3 atmospheres (3 ATM), etc. So 5 ATM is equivalent to 132 feet (40 metres) underwater. In conclusion, the ATM rating of a watch is the number of atmospheres of pressure the watch will withstand before breaking/leaking. To convert ATM 's into the depth rating in metres just subtract 1 and multiply by 10. eg: 5 ATM = (5 - 1)*10 = 40 metres.
Why is air that is pressurized needed in scuba diving?
The pressure on a diver's body increases quickly with depth. At the surface we're all breathing air at 14.7 PSIg, or 1 "Atmosphere" (atm). Each 33 feet of sea water results in another 1 atm of pressure. This means, for example, that a diver's body is under a total pressure of 3 atmospheres at 66 feet of sea water (one of air, two of water). The human respiratory system is designed to operate at normal atmospheric pressure of 14.7 pounds per square inch. If we descend to 33 feet, the water pressure exerts a force of nearly 30 pounds per square inch on our bodies. Our bodies are incapable of breathing against that much pressure. A scuba pressure regulator is designed to deliver air at the same pressure as the surrounding water, allowing us to breathe.
What happens when a diver surfaces too quickly?
When a diver surfaces too quickly he gets 'the bends'.As the diver goes down, the pressure causes nitrogen to dissolve in the blood. That's harmless.On the way up the diver must allow time for the nitrogen to come out of the blood slowly. If the diver comes up faster than the recommended timing, the nitrogen gas will form bubbles and block small blood vessels, causing 'the bends' a painful and life threatening condition that is cured by putting the patient in a pressure chamber and bringing the pressure down very, very slowly.
When was Diver down flag created?
Diver down flag was created in 1956.
When was Diver Down created?
Diver Down was created on 1982-04-14.
Why atmospheric pressure changes as atmospheric depth changes?
atmospheric pressure changes as depth changes because the further down you go, the more pressure there is. in other words, the pressure increases as the atmosphere gets deeper. :3
What causes water pressure in the ocean?
It is the weight of the water pressing down from above. The greater the depth the greater the pressure.
What do water pressure increases as?
Water pressure increases with depth, as you go deeper there is more water above weighing down on you.
What part of a diver's body might be hurt during a deep dive and why is this so?
During the deep dive the divers body goes through immense pressure. The atmospheric pressure in the deep as one goes more deep it increases so the lungs of the diver has to do more work and also that if the diver comes up on surface faster ten the rate he went down then the helim would be formed in the lungs of diver which can be lethal.
