1
You visited us
1
times! Enjoying our articles?
Unlock Full Access!
Byju's Answer
Standard XII
Physics
Gas laws from KTG
Why do mounta...
Question
Why do mountaineers carry an oxygen cylinder?
Open in App
Solution
Mountaineers carry oxygen cylinders:
Atmospheric pressure at sea level is 101.325 kPa and 30 kPa at Mount Everest.
As we climb mountains altitude increases.
Oxygen level and atmospheric air pressure decrease with altitude increase.
This limits oxygen diffusion into the blood.
Hence, mountaineers carry pressurized oxygen cylinders with them.
Suggest Corrections
8
Similar questions
Q.
Why do mountaineers carry oxygen cylinders with them?
Q.
Why do mountaineers climbing high mountains carry oxygen cylinders with them?
Join BYJU'S Learning Program
Grade/Exam
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade
6th grade
7th grade
8th Grade
9th Grade
10th Grade
11th Grade
12th Grade
Submit
Related Videos
The Gas Laws
PHYSICS
Watch in App
Explore more
Gas laws from KTG
Standard XII Physics
Join BYJU'S Learning Program
Grade/Exam
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade
6th grade
7th grade
8th Grade
9th Grade
10th Grade
11th Grade
12th Grade
Submit
AI Tutor
Textbooks
Question Papers
Install app