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thommy
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My question might sound trivial (I'm just a first year physics student anyways) , however I really feel the need to get an answer.
Since the pressurized cabins inside an airplane are regulated at about 0.8 atm while the pressure outside doesn't surpass 0.2 atm (at 35 000+ ft of altitude), shouldn't the airplane's body simply explode (stronger forces pushing outwards)? Why doesn't such an event ever occur?
Thanks to everyone in advance!
Since the pressurized cabins inside an airplane are regulated at about 0.8 atm while the pressure outside doesn't surpass 0.2 atm (at 35 000+ ft of altitude), shouldn't the airplane's body simply explode (stronger forces pushing outwards)? Why doesn't such an event ever occur?
Thanks to everyone in advance!