Fourth year of secondary education
Pressure (I)
E. Vallo - J.Villasuso
 Pressure
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2.- Calculate the value of hydrostatic pressure at a point which is situated at a depth of 4 km in the Atlantic Ocean. The density of seawater is approximately 1030 kg/m3.

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40376000 Pa

 

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