Determine the total pressure (absolute pressure) at the bottom of a 89 m deep lake. [density of water = 1000 kg/m3, atmospheric pressure = 1.013Ć105 Pa, and g = 9.80 m/s2]
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The pressure due to the water column can be calculated using the formula: P_water = Ļgh where: P_water = pressure due to the water column Ļ = density of water = 1000 kg/m^3 g = acceleration due to gravity = 9.80 m/s^2 h = height of the water column = 89 Show moreā¦
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