Freshwater in an open reservoir is at rest

PHYSICS · Subjective · AP · Physics 1: Algebra-based · Fluids · Fluids

Problem

Freshwater in an open reservoir is at rest. Atmospheric pressure is

1.01\times10^5\,\text{Pa}

. Determine the absolute pressure 5.0 m below the surface of the water. Use

\rho=1000\,\text{kg}\!/\!\text{m}^3

and

g=9.8\,\text{m}\!/\!\text{s}^2