The deepest part of the Atlantic Ocean is called Milwaukee Deep with a depth of 8648 m. Determine the pressure in the ocean water at the base of Milwaukee Deep.

Question

Physics

Mark Avila

11 June, 10:57

The deepest part of the Atlantic Ocean is called Milwaukee Deep with a depth of 8648 m. Determine the pressure in the ocean water at the base of Milwaukee Deep.

+2

Answers (1)

Know the Answer?

Haley · Answer 1

8.475 x 10^7 Pa

Explanation:

h = 8648 m, g = 9.8 m/s^2, density of water, d = 1000 kg/m^3

Pressure at a depth is defined as the product of depth of water, acceleration due to gravity and density of water.

P = h x d x g

P = 8648 x 1000 x 9.8 = 8.475 x 10^7 Pa