A swimmer is 2.5 m below the surface of a freshwater lake

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

Problem

A swimmer is 2.5 m below the surface of a freshwater lake. Calculate the gauge pressure exerted on the swimmer at that depth. Give your answer in pascals.

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