In Seawater, the Pressure P Is Related to the Depth

question 69

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 12,460 ft. Find the pressure at this depth. Round your answer to the nearest whole number. ​

• A) 6,781 lb/sq in
• B) 22,871 lb/sq in
• C) 22,816 lb/sq in
• D) 6,811 lb/sq in
• E) 6796 lb/sq in

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