the density of the atmosphere at sea level is 1.29 kg/m2. assume that is does not change with altitude.Then how high would the atmosphere extend?

 Here, h=?

density=1.29 kgm-2 (D)

P=1.01*105 Pa at sea level

We know that pressure exerted by a fluid column is given as

P=h*D*g

Therefore,

h*1.29*9.8=1.01 *105

=> h= 1.01*105/1.29*9.8

=> h=7989m (approx)

Thus the atmosphere would extend upto a height of 7989 m.

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