Pressure in fluids and upthrust

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Figure 1 shows a volcanic gas sampling canister with a sealed end containing trapped volcanic gases.

A scientific diagram of a volcanic gas sampling canister.

The cross-sectional area of the sliding piston inside the canister is $cm23.8\ \text{cm}^2$ .

An actuator applies a compressive force of $N133\ \text{N}$ to the piston.

Calculate the pressure, in $N/cm2\text{N/cm}^2$ , exerted by the piston on the trapped gases.

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Pressure in fluids and upthrust Questions