Some Species of Whales Can Dive to Depths of One

question 33

Multiple Choice

Some species of whales can dive to depths of one kilometer. What is the total pressure they experience at this depth? (ρ_sea = 1 020 kg/m³ and 1.01 × 10⁵ N/m² = 1 ATM.)

• A) 9.00 ATM
• B) 90.0 ATM
• C) 100 ATM
• D) 111 ATM
• E) 130 ATM

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