A-LevelPhysicsForces, density and pressure9702/12 · May/June 2010 · Q181 Mark

Atmospheric pressure at sea level has a value of 100 kPa. The density of sea water is 1020 kg m⁻³. At what depth in the sea would the total pressure be 110 kPa?

A1.0 m

B9.8 m

C10 m

D11 m

✓ Correct answer

A: 1.0 m

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Topic: Forces, density and pressure, A-Level Physics (syllabus 9702). Multiple choice, 1 mark.
Source: A-Level Physics, May/June 2010 Paper 1 Variant 2, question 18.

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