Calculate the depth in the ocean at which the

pressure is three times atmospheric pressure.

Atmospheric pressure is 1.013 * 10^5 Pa. The acceleration of gravity is 9.81 m/s^2 and the density of sea water is 1025 kg/m^3

Answer in units of m

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9 August, 04:08

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Micheal Alexander · Answer 1

Assuming constant density, the pressure at a depth h is:

P = Patm + ρgh

3 (1.013*10⁵ Pa) = 1.013*10⁵ Pa + (1025 kg/m³) (9.81 m/s²) h

h = 20.1 m

Calculate the depth in the ocean at which thepressure is three times atmospheric pressure.Atmospheric pressure is 1.013 * 10^5 Pa. The acceleration of gravity is 9.81 m/s^2 and the density of sea water is 1025 kg/m^3Answer in units of m