Question

If the average gauge pressure in the artery is 1.37E+4 Pa, what must be the minimum height, h of the bag in order to infuse glucose into the artery? Assume that the specific gravity of the solution is 1.02.

Answer 1

Average gauge pressure in the artery P = 1.37 x 10 ⁴ Pa
The minimum height, h of the bag in order to infuse glucose into the artery h =?

The specific gravity of the solution = 1.02

Density of the solution ρ = 1.02 x density of water

                                     = 1.02 x 1000 kg / m ³

                                     = 1020 kg / m ³

We know P = ρgh

From this h = P / ρg

                   = 1.37 m