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5.5 Pressure and pressure differences in fluids

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Question 15

An underwater observation chamber is to be installed in a freshwater lake. The chamber can withstand a maximum total pressure of 2.80 × 105 Pa.

QuantityValue
Atmospheric pressure above the water1.00 × 105 Pa
Density of the water1000 kg/m3
Gravitational field strength10 N/kg

What is the greatest depth at which the observation chamber can be installed?

[1]
A

28 m28\ \text{m}28 m

B

38 m38\ \text{m}38 m

C

18 m18\ \text{m}18 m

D

10 m10\ \text{m}10 m

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5.5 Pressure and pressure differences in fluids Questions

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108 exam-style questions on AQA GCSE Physics 5.5 Pressure and pressure differences in fluids, covering 5.5.1 Pressure in a fluid and 5.5.2 Atmospheric pressure. Each one has a worked solution and a mark scheme showing where the marks go.

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