A fountain sends water to a height of 50 m.What must be the pressurization (above atmospheric)of the underground water system? (1 atm = 10⁵ N/m²) A) 1 atm B) 4.9 atm C) 7.2 atm D) 9.8 atm

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The pressure required to send water to a height of 50 m can be calculated using the formula P = ρgh, where ρ is the density of water (1000 kg/m³), g is the acceleration due to gravity (9.8 m/s²), and h is the height (50 m). This gives P = 1000 * 9.8 * 50 = 490,000 N/m², which is 4.9 atm above atmospheric pressure.

A Fountain Sends Water to a Height of 50 M