In Seawater, the Pressure P Is Related to the Depth

question 173

Multiple Choice

In seawater, the pressure p is related to the depth d according to , where d is in feet and p is in pounds per square inch. The Titanic was discovered at a depth of 12,400 ft. Find the pressure at this depth. Round your answer to the nearest whole number. ​

• A)6,749 lb/sq in
• B)22,760 lb/sq in
• C)22,707 lb/sq in
• D)6,778 lb/sq in
• E)6764 lb/sq in

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