Question #257633
Determine the pressure, in psia, 60 ft below the surface of the sea. (The specific gravity of the sea is 1.022)
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Expert's answer
2021-10-31T18:11:45-0400

The pressure is given as follows:


p=ρghp = \rho g h

where ρ=1022kg/m3\rho = 1022kg/m^3 is the specific gravity of the seawater, g=9.81m/s2g = 9.81m/s^2 is the gravitational acceleration, and h=60ft18.29mh = 60ft\approx 18.29m is the depth. Thus, obtain:


p=10229.8118.291.834×105Pap = 1022\cdot 9.81\cdot 18.29 \approx 1.834\times 10^5Pa

In psia:


pa=p/6895+14.7psi41.29psiap_a = p/6895 + 14.7psi\approx 41.29psia

where 14.7psi is the atmospheric pressure.


Answer. 41.29 psia.


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