Chapter 14: Q. 6 (page 384)
The deepest point in the ocean is 11 km below sea level, deeper than Mt. Everest is tall. What is the pressure in atmospheres at this depth?
Short Answer
The pressure at the deepest point in the ocean is 1096 atm
Chapter 14: Q. 6 (page 384)
The deepest point in the ocean is 11 km below sea level, deeper than Mt. Everest is tall. What is the pressure in atmospheres at this depth?
The pressure at the deepest point in the ocean is 1096 atm
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