Q: What is the value of the pressure derivative in this shell? dP/dr = - 1.21 x 10^(-2) dyne/cm^2/cm Q: What is the pressure of the next-inner shell? P_new = P_old + (dP/dr) * dr = 2.93 x 10^6 dyne/cm^2 + (-1.21 x 10^(-2) dyne/cm^2/cm) * (-7.1 x 10^7 cm) = 2.93 x 10^6 dyne/cm^2 + 8.61 x 10^5 dyne/cm^2 = 3.79 x 10^6 dyne/cm^2