Pressure in fluids and upthrust

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Question 73
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Figure 12 shows a cross-section through the hull of a deep-sea research submersible, including a glass viewing window.

Inside the submersible, the air is at normal atmospheric pressure. Outside, the hydrostatic water pressure is extremely high.

A cross-section diagram of a submersible hull with a viewing window. The left side of the diagram is labeled 'Inside (atmospheric pressure)'. The right side of the diagram is labeled 'Outside (high water pressure)'. A thick glass window separates the two sides. A point Y is marked on the outer surface of the glass window, which curves slightly outwards towards the right side.

Draw an arrow on Figure 12 starting at point Y to show the direction of the force exerted on the window by the high-pressure seawater.

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