Question

The pressure in the atmosphere is not constant, but fluctuates as the weather changes. If the pressure outside a window drops by 6% while the pressure inside does not change, what is the force on the window? Assume the area of the window is

2.3 m².

(The positive direction is toward the inside of the window. Indicate the direction with the sign of your answer. Assume that the initial pressure inside and outside the window is initially 1 atm.)
N

Answer 1

force = change in pressure * area

Net force = A*P

= 2.3*0.06*1.01325*10^5

= 13982.85 N

so the net force on the window is 13982.85 N