Physics 9702 · AS & A Level · Density and pressure

Density and pressure — practice question

A submarine is located at a depth of $130\,\text{m}$ beneath the sea surface. The pressure acting on the submarine because of the sea water is $p$. The submarine then moves down to a depth of $260\,\text{m}$ beneath the surface. Assume the density of sea water remains constant. What is the difference between the pressures on the submarine due to the sea water at these two depths?

  • A$0$
  • B$0.5p$
  • C$p$
  • D$2p$

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