Q.

A diver is 20m below the water's surface. If the density of the water is 1000kgm−3, then find the pressure exerted by the water on the diver. (Take g=10ms−2)

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a

3,00,000 Pa

b

10,000 Pa

c

2,00,000 Pa

d

1,00,000 Pa

answer is C.

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Detailed Solution

Given,
Density of water   (ρ) = 1000 kg/m3
Height (h)= 20 m 
g=10ms−2

Pressure = ρgh
Pressure = 1000×10×20 = 2×105Pa
Therefore, the pressure exerted on the diver will be 2,00,000 Pa.

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