Fig. 2.1 shows a cross-section of an oil tanker in a river.
(a(i))[2]
Calculate the pressure caused by the water at a depth of $15\,\text{m}$.
(a(ii))[2]
Calculate the force produced by the water pressure on the bottom of the tanker.
(a(iii))[1]
Deduce the weight of the tanker.
(b)[3]
State and explain any change in the depth of the bottom of the tanker below the surface.
Worked solution & mark scheme
This 8-mark question has a full step-by-step worked solution and mark scheme. One marking point: “Using $P = h\rho g$, or $15 \times 1000 \times 10$.” …