The Pressure a Liquid Exerts at a Given Point on a Submarine

question 15

Multiple Choice

The pressure a liquid exerts at a given point on a submarine is directly proportional to the depth of the point below the surface of the liquid. If the pressure at a depth of 4 feet is 250 pounds per square foot, find the pressure at a depth of 14 feet.

• A)687.5 pounds per square foot
• B)1000 pounds per square foot
• C)875 pounds per square foot
• D)812.5 pounds per square foot
• E)1125 pounds per square foot

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