A swimmer is at the bottom of a pool. The density of the water in the pool is 1000 kg/m³ and the gravitational field strength is 9.8 N/kg. Which expression gives the pressure exerted on the swimmer due to the water?

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B: 5.0 × 1000 × 9.8 Pa
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