Question

A diver dives until 5 meters depth. If the diver has mass 50 kg, find the pressure that apply to the diver.

Answer 1

Answer:

n all diving operations, safety is the primary considera-

tion. One key to safety is a clear understanding of the physics

of diving. Physics is the field of science dealing with matter

and energy and their interactions. This chapter explores

physical laws and principles that pertain to the diving envi-

ronment and its influence on the diver. Gravity is passive,

vision and hearing may be misleading, color perception

changes at varying depth, and breathing dynamics are ever

changing. The principles of physics provide the keystone for

understanding the reasons for employing various diving pro-

cedures and the operation of associated equipment. Many of

these principles receive further elaboration in other sections

of the NOAA Diving Manual.

2.1 PRESSURE

Pressure is force acting on a unit area. Stated mathemati-

cally,

Pressure = force/area P = F/A