Physics 9702 · AS & A Level · Density and pressure

Density and pressure — practice question

A giant squid with a length of $20.0\,\text{m}$ is positioned vertically in seawater, and the upper end of the squid is at a depth of $8.00\,\text{m}$. The density of the seawater is $1050\,\text{kg m}^{-3}$. What is the pressure difference between the top and the bottom of the squid?

  • A$82\,000\,\text{Pa}$
  • B$206\,000\,\text{Pa}$
  • C$288\,000\,\text{Pa}$
  • D$389\,000\,\text{Pa}$

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