Physics 5054 · O Level · Pressure

Pressure — practice question

A large tank contains oil with density $8.5 \times 10^2\,\text{kg m}^{-3}$. The gravitational field strength $g$ is $10\,\text{N kg}^{-1}$. What is the pressure due to the oil $6.0\,\text{m}$ beneath the surface?

  • A$51\,\text{Pa}$
  • B$510\,\text{Pa}$
  • C$5100\,\text{Pa}$
  • D$51\,000\,\text{Pa}$

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