A-LevelPhysicsForces, density and pressureFeb/Mar 2024Paper 1 Q121 Mark
A borehole of depth 2000 m contains both oil and water, as shown. The pressure due to the liquids at the bottom of the borehole is 17.5MPa. The density of the oil is 830 kg m⁻³ and the density of the water is 1000 kg m⁻³. [Figure showing oil and water in a borehole, with depth x for oil and total depth 2000 m] What is the depth x of the oil?
A907 m
B1000 m
C1090 m
D1270 m
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