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A-LevelPhysicsForces, density and pressure9702/12 · Feb/Mar 2016 · Q141 Mark

A giant squid of length 20.0 m is vertical in seawater, with the top of the squid at a depth of 8.00 m. The density of seawater is 1050 kg m⁻³. What is the difference in pressure between the top and the bottom of the squid?

A82 000 Pa
B206 000 Pa
C288 000 Pa
D389 000 Pa

✓ Correct answer

B: 206 000 Pa

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Forces, density and pressure, A-Level Physics (syllabus 9702). Multiple choice, 1 mark.
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A-Level Physics, Feb/Mar 2016 Paper 1 Variant 2, question 14.

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