If the force on the tympanic membrane (eardrum) increases by about 1.5 N above the force from

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If the force on the tympanic membrane (eardrum) increases by about 1.5 N above the force from atmospheric pressure, the membrane can be damaged. When you go scuba diving in the ocean, below what depth could damage to your eardrum start to occur? The eardrum is typically 8.2 mm in diameter.

Table 12.1 Densities of Some Common Substances

Density (kg/m³)* Density (kg/m³)* Material Material 7.8 x 103 Air (1 atm, 20°C) 1.20 Iron, steel 0.81 x 103 8.6 x 103


*To obtain the densities in grams per cubic centimeter, simply divide by 103.

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University Physics with Modern Physics

ISBN: 978-0321696861

13th edition

Authors: Hugh D. Young, Roger A. Freedman, A. Lewis Ford

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