Physics 9702 · AS & A Level · Density and pressure

Density and pressure — practice question

A submarine is fitted with circular windows with a diameter of $0.30\,\text{m}$. These windows can withstand a highest external pressure of $660\,\text{kPa}$ before cracking. What minimum external force is required to crack the windows?

  • A$47\,000\,\text{N}$
  • B$190\,000\,\text{N}$
  • C$310\,000\,\text{N}$
  • D$620\,000\,\text{N}$

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