An exploration submarine should be able to descend 1200 m down in the ocean. If the ocean density is 1020 kg/m3, what is the maximum pressure on the submarine hull?

11995200 N/m²

Explanation:

Pressure: The is the ratio of force to the surface area in contact. The S. I unit of pressure is N/m².

Generally pressure in fluid can be expressed as

P = ρgh ... Equation 1

Where P = maximum pressure on the submarine hull, ρ = Density of ocean, h = depth of ocean, g = acceleration due to gravity.

Given: h = 1200 m, ρ = 1020 kg/m³

Constant: g = 9.8 m/s²

Substitute into equation 1

P = 1200 (1020) (9.8)

P = 11995200 N/m²

Hence the maximum pressure on the submarine hull = 11995200 N/m²