1.01 × 10⁵ Pa
Explanation:
At the surface, atmospheric pressure is 1.013 × 10⁵ Pa.
We need to find the total pressure on the air in the lungs of a person to a depth of 1 meter.
Pressure at a depth is given by :
Where
is the density of air,
So,
Total pressure, P = Atmospheric pressure + 12 Pa
= 1.013 × 10⁵ Pa + 12 Pa
= 1.01 × 10⁵ Pa
Hence, the total pressure is 1.01 × 10⁵ Pa.