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17 December, 15:00

Determine the difference in blood pressure (mmHg) between the top of the head and bottom of the feet of a 1.72-m-tall person standing vertically? The density of blood is 1.06 * 103 kg/m3. 1) What is the difference in blood pressure (mmHg) between the top of the head and bottom of the feet of a 1.72-m-tall person standing vertically? (Express your answer to three significant figures.)

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  1. 17 December, 17:24
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    17867.36 Pa

    Explanation:

    height, h = 1.72 m

    density of blood, d = 1.06 x 10^3 kg/m^3

    acceleration due to gravity, g = 9.8 m/s^2

    Pressure P = h x d x g

    P = 1.72 x 1.06 x 1000 x 9.8

    P = 17867.36 Pa
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