Physics 0625 · IGCSE · Pressure

Pressure — practice question

If the total pressure on an object submerged in water rises above $2.1\text{ MPa}$, the object will be damaged. How deep can the object be lowered underwater before it breaks? Atmospheric pressure $= 101000\text{ Pa}$, density of water $= 1000\text{ kg m}^{-3}$.

  • A$10.3\text{ m}$
  • B$204\text{ m}$
  • C$214\text{ m}$
  • D$225\text{ m}$

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