Physics 9702 · AS & A Level · Density and pressure

Density and pressure — practice question

A borehole that is $2000\,\text{m}$ deep has oil and water in it, as illustrated. At the base of the borehole, the pressure caused by the liquids is $17.5\,\text{MPa}$. The density of the oil is $830\,\text{kg m}^{-3}$ and the density of the water is $1000\,\text{kg m}^{-3}$. What is the depth $x$ of the oil?

  • A$907\,\text{m}$
  • B$1000\,\text{m}$
  • C$1090\,\text{m}$
  • D$1270\,\text{m}$

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