A cylindrical container open to the atmosphere holds a layer of oil (density )…

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Problem

A cylindrical container open to the atmosphere holds a

0.30\,\text{m}

layer of oil (density

800\,\text{kg/m}^3

) resting on top of a

0.50\,\text{m}

layer of water (density

1000\,\text{kg/m}^3

). Atmospheric pressure is

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

. What is the absolute pressure at the bottom of the container? (a)

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

(b)

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

(c)

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

(d)

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