The density of the atmosphere is $1.29 \ kg/m^3$. If the atmospheric pressure is $1.013 \times 10^5 \ Pa$,how high would the atmosphere extend if the density were uniform? $(g = 9.81 \ m/s^2)$

  • A
    $8 \ km$
  • B
    $1.2 \ km$
  • C
    $10.3 \ km$
  • D
    None of these

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