The water pressure at the bottom of the Marianas Trench is approximately 1,150 kPa. With how much force would the water pressure at the bottom of the trench push on a fish with a surface area of 0.65-m2?

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Jasmin Hodges

20 September, 20:36

The water pressure at the bottom of the Marianas Trench is approximately 1,150 kPa. With how much force would the water pressure at the bottom of the trench push on a fish with a surface area of 0.65-m2?

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Finley Waters · Answer 1

750 kN

Explanation:

Pressure = force / area

P = F / A

1,150,000 Pa = F / 0.65 m²

F = 747,500 N

Rounded to two significant figures, the force is 750,000 N, or 750 kN.