Physics 9702 · AS & A Level · Density and pressure

Density and pressure — practice question

At sea level, the pressure is about $100\,000\,\text{Pa}$. The density of sea water is $1030\,\text{kg m}^{-3}$. What is the approximate pressure $80\,\text{m}$ beneath the sea surface?

  • A$100\,000\,\text{Pa}$
  • B$180\,000\,\text{Pa}$
  • C$800\,000\,\text{Pa}$
  • D$900\,000\,\text{Pa}$

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