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Hydrostatic liquid pressure (P = ρgh)

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Hydrostatic liquid pressure (P = ρgh)

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1. A diver is at a depth of h = 5 m below the surface of a liquid of density ρ = 1250 kg/m³. Using P = ρgh with g = 10 N/kg, calculate the hydrostatic pressure due to the liquid in pascals (Pa).
Depth h = 5 m · ρ = 1250 kg/m³ · Hydrostatic Pressure: P = ρgh
2. A diver is at a depth of h = 13 m below the surface of a liquid of density ρ = 1100 kg/m³. Using P = ρgh with g = 10 N/kg, calculate the hydrostatic pressure due to the liquid in pascals (Pa).
Depth h = 13 m · ρ = 1100 kg/m³ · Hydrostatic Pressure: P = ρgh
3. A diver is at a depth of h = 8 m below the surface of a liquid of density ρ = 1100 kg/m³. Using P = ρgh with g = 10 N/kg, calculate the hydrostatic pressure due to the liquid in pascals (Pa).
Depth h = 8 m · ρ = 1100 kg/m³ · Hydrostatic Pressure: P = ρgh
4. A diver is at a depth of h = 16 m below the surface of a liquid of density ρ = 1100 kg/m³. Using P = ρgh with g = 10 N/kg, calculate the hydrostatic pressure due to the liquid in pascals (Pa).
Depth h = 16 m · ρ = 1100 kg/m³ · Hydrostatic Pressure: P = ρgh
5. A diver is at a depth of h = 12 m below the surface of a liquid of density ρ = 800 kg/m³. Using P = ρgh with g = 10 N/kg, calculate the hydrostatic pressure due to the liquid in pascals (Pa).
Depth h = 12 m · ρ = 800 kg/m³ · Hydrostatic Pressure: P = ρgh
6. A diver is at a depth of h = 15 m below the surface of a liquid of density ρ = 1030 kg/m³. Using P = ρgh with g = 10 N/kg, calculate the hydrostatic pressure due to the liquid in pascals (Pa).
Depth h = 15 m · ρ = 1030 kg/m³ · Hydrostatic Pressure: P = ρgh
7. A diver is at a depth of h = 2 m below the surface of a liquid of density ρ = 1200 kg/m³. Using P = ρgh with g = 10 N/kg, calculate the hydrostatic pressure due to the liquid in pascals (Pa).
Depth h = 2 m · ρ = 1200 kg/m³ · Hydrostatic Pressure: P = ρgh
8. A diver is at a depth of h = 13 m below the surface of a liquid of density ρ = 900 kg/m³. Using P = ρgh with g = 10 N/kg, calculate the hydrostatic pressure due to the liquid in pascals (Pa).
Depth h = 13 m · ρ = 900 kg/m³ · Hydrostatic Pressure: P = ρgh
9. A diver is at a depth of h = 9 m below the surface of a liquid of density ρ = 1200 kg/m³. Using P = ρgh with g = 10 N/kg, calculate the hydrostatic pressure due to the liquid in pascals (Pa).
Depth h = 9 m · ρ = 1200 kg/m³ · Hydrostatic Pressure: P = ρgh
10. A diver is at a depth of h = 6 m below the surface of a liquid of density ρ = 1200 kg/m³. Using P = ρgh with g = 10 N/kg, calculate the hydrostatic pressure due to the liquid in pascals (Pa).
Depth h = 6 m · ρ = 1200 kg/m³ · Hydrostatic Pressure: P = ρgh
11. A diver is at a depth of h = 6 m below the surface of a liquid of density ρ = 900 kg/m³. Using P = ρgh with g = 10 N/kg, calculate the hydrostatic pressure due to the liquid in pascals (Pa).
Depth h = 6 m · ρ = 900 kg/m³ · Hydrostatic Pressure: P = ρgh
12. A diver is at a depth of h = 10 m below the surface of a liquid of density ρ = 1100 kg/m³. Using P = ρgh with g = 10 N/kg, calculate the hydrostatic pressure due to the liquid in pascals (Pa).
Depth h = 10 m · ρ = 1100 kg/m³ · Hydrostatic Pressure: P = ρgh

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Hydrostatic liquid pressure (P = ρgh)

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1. A diver is at a depth of h = 5 m below the surface of a liquid of density ρ = 1250 kg/m³. Using P = ρgh with g = 10 N/kg, calculate the hydrostatic pressure due to the liquid in pascals (Pa).
62500 Pa
Hydrostatic pressure P = ρ × g × h = 1250 kg/m³ × 10 N/kg × 5 m = 62500 Pa.
2. A diver is at a depth of h = 13 m below the surface of a liquid of density ρ = 1100 kg/m³. Using P = ρgh with g = 10 N/kg, calculate the hydrostatic pressure due to the liquid in pascals (Pa).
143000 Pa
Hydrostatic pressure P = ρ × g × h = 1100 kg/m³ × 10 N/kg × 13 m = 143000 Pa.
3. A diver is at a depth of h = 8 m below the surface of a liquid of density ρ = 1100 kg/m³. Using P = ρgh with g = 10 N/kg, calculate the hydrostatic pressure due to the liquid in pascals (Pa).
88000 Pa
Hydrostatic pressure P = ρ × g × h = 1100 kg/m³ × 10 N/kg × 8 m = 88000 Pa.
4. A diver is at a depth of h = 16 m below the surface of a liquid of density ρ = 1100 kg/m³. Using P = ρgh with g = 10 N/kg, calculate the hydrostatic pressure due to the liquid in pascals (Pa).
176000 Pa
Hydrostatic pressure P = ρ × g × h = 1100 kg/m³ × 10 N/kg × 16 m = 176000 Pa.
5. A diver is at a depth of h = 12 m below the surface of a liquid of density ρ = 800 kg/m³. Using P = ρgh with g = 10 N/kg, calculate the hydrostatic pressure due to the liquid in pascals (Pa).
96000 Pa
Hydrostatic pressure P = ρ × g × h = 800 kg/m³ × 10 N/kg × 12 m = 96000 Pa.
6. A diver is at a depth of h = 15 m below the surface of a liquid of density ρ = 1030 kg/m³. Using P = ρgh with g = 10 N/kg, calculate the hydrostatic pressure due to the liquid in pascals (Pa).
154500 Pa
Hydrostatic pressure P = ρ × g × h = 1030 kg/m³ × 10 N/kg × 15 m = 154500 Pa.
7. A diver is at a depth of h = 2 m below the surface of a liquid of density ρ = 1200 kg/m³. Using P = ρgh with g = 10 N/kg, calculate the hydrostatic pressure due to the liquid in pascals (Pa).
24000 Pa
Hydrostatic pressure P = ρ × g × h = 1200 kg/m³ × 10 N/kg × 2 m = 24000 Pa.
8. A diver is at a depth of h = 13 m below the surface of a liquid of density ρ = 900 kg/m³. Using P = ρgh with g = 10 N/kg, calculate the hydrostatic pressure due to the liquid in pascals (Pa).
117000 Pa
Hydrostatic pressure P = ρ × g × h = 900 kg/m³ × 10 N/kg × 13 m = 117000 Pa.
9. A diver is at a depth of h = 9 m below the surface of a liquid of density ρ = 1200 kg/m³. Using P = ρgh with g = 10 N/kg, calculate the hydrostatic pressure due to the liquid in pascals (Pa).
108000 Pa
Hydrostatic pressure P = ρ × g × h = 1200 kg/m³ × 10 N/kg × 9 m = 108000 Pa.
10. A diver is at a depth of h = 6 m below the surface of a liquid of density ρ = 1200 kg/m³. Using P = ρgh with g = 10 N/kg, calculate the hydrostatic pressure due to the liquid in pascals (Pa).
72000 Pa
Hydrostatic pressure P = ρ × g × h = 1200 kg/m³ × 10 N/kg × 6 m = 72000 Pa.
11. A diver is at a depth of h = 6 m below the surface of a liquid of density ρ = 900 kg/m³. Using P = ρgh with g = 10 N/kg, calculate the hydrostatic pressure due to the liquid in pascals (Pa).
54000 Pa
Hydrostatic pressure P = ρ × g × h = 900 kg/m³ × 10 N/kg × 6 m = 54000 Pa.
12. A diver is at a depth of h = 10 m below the surface of a liquid of density ρ = 1100 kg/m³. Using P = ρgh with g = 10 N/kg, calculate the hydrostatic pressure due to the liquid in pascals (Pa).
110000 Pa
Hydrostatic pressure P = ρ × g × h = 1100 kg/m³ × 10 N/kg × 10 m = 110000 Pa.

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Worksheet StudioPractice pack · Ages 16-18

Hydrostatic liquid pressure (P = ρgh)

Take your time. Show your thinking.

1. A diver is at a depth of h = 5 m below the surface of a liquid of density ρ = 1250 kg/m³. Using P = ρgh with g = 10 N/kg, calculate the hydrostatic pressure due to the liquid in pascals (Pa).
Depth h = 5 m · ρ = 1250 kg/m³ · Hydrostatic Pressure: P = ρgh
2. A diver is at a depth of h = 13 m below the surface of a liquid of density ρ = 1100 kg/m³. Using P = ρgh with g = 10 N/kg, calculate the hydrostatic pressure due to the liquid in pascals (Pa).
Depth h = 13 m · ρ = 1100 kg/m³ · Hydrostatic Pressure: P = ρgh
3. A diver is at a depth of h = 8 m below the surface of a liquid of density ρ = 1100 kg/m³. Using P = ρgh with g = 10 N/kg, calculate the hydrostatic pressure due to the liquid in pascals (Pa).
Depth h = 8 m · ρ = 1100 kg/m³ · Hydrostatic Pressure: P = ρgh
4. A diver is at a depth of h = 16 m below the surface of a liquid of density ρ = 1100 kg/m³. Using P = ρgh with g = 10 N/kg, calculate the hydrostatic pressure due to the liquid in pascals (Pa).
Depth h = 16 m · ρ = 1100 kg/m³ · Hydrostatic Pressure: P = ρgh
5. A diver is at a depth of h = 12 m below the surface of a liquid of density ρ = 800 kg/m³. Using P = ρgh with g = 10 N/kg, calculate the hydrostatic pressure due to the liquid in pascals (Pa).
Depth h = 12 m · ρ = 800 kg/m³ · Hydrostatic Pressure: P = ρgh
6. A diver is at a depth of h = 15 m below the surface of a liquid of density ρ = 1030 kg/m³. Using P = ρgh with g = 10 N/kg, calculate the hydrostatic pressure due to the liquid in pascals (Pa).
Depth h = 15 m · ρ = 1030 kg/m³ · Hydrostatic Pressure: P = ρgh
7. A diver is at a depth of h = 2 m below the surface of a liquid of density ρ = 1200 kg/m³. Using P = ρgh with g = 10 N/kg, calculate the hydrostatic pressure due to the liquid in pascals (Pa).
Depth h = 2 m · ρ = 1200 kg/m³ · Hydrostatic Pressure: P = ρgh
8. A diver is at a depth of h = 13 m below the surface of a liquid of density ρ = 900 kg/m³. Using P = ρgh with g = 10 N/kg, calculate the hydrostatic pressure due to the liquid in pascals (Pa).
Depth h = 13 m · ρ = 900 kg/m³ · Hydrostatic Pressure: P = ρgh
9. A diver is at a depth of h = 9 m below the surface of a liquid of density ρ = 1200 kg/m³. Using P = ρgh with g = 10 N/kg, calculate the hydrostatic pressure due to the liquid in pascals (Pa).
Depth h = 9 m · ρ = 1200 kg/m³ · Hydrostatic Pressure: P = ρgh
10. A diver is at a depth of h = 6 m below the surface of a liquid of density ρ = 1200 kg/m³. Using P = ρgh with g = 10 N/kg, calculate the hydrostatic pressure due to the liquid in pascals (Pa).
Depth h = 6 m · ρ = 1200 kg/m³ · Hydrostatic Pressure: P = ρgh
11. A diver is at a depth of h = 6 m below the surface of a liquid of density ρ = 900 kg/m³. Using P = ρgh with g = 10 N/kg, calculate the hydrostatic pressure due to the liquid in pascals (Pa).
Depth h = 6 m · ρ = 900 kg/m³ · Hydrostatic Pressure: P = ρgh
12. A diver is at a depth of h = 10 m below the surface of a liquid of density ρ = 1100 kg/m³. Using P = ρgh with g = 10 N/kg, calculate the hydrostatic pressure due to the liquid in pascals (Pa).
Depth h = 10 m · ρ = 1100 kg/m³ · Hydrostatic Pressure: P = ρgh

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Worksheet StudioAnswer key · Ages 16-18

Hydrostatic liquid pressure (P = ρgh)

Answers and reasoning. Review before teaching.

1. A diver is at a depth of h = 5 m below the surface of a liquid of density ρ = 1250 kg/m³. Using P = ρgh with g = 10 N/kg, calculate the hydrostatic pressure due to the liquid in pascals (Pa).
62500 Pa
Hydrostatic pressure P = ρ × g × h = 1250 kg/m³ × 10 N/kg × 5 m = 62500 Pa.
2. A diver is at a depth of h = 13 m below the surface of a liquid of density ρ = 1100 kg/m³. Using P = ρgh with g = 10 N/kg, calculate the hydrostatic pressure due to the liquid in pascals (Pa).
143000 Pa
Hydrostatic pressure P = ρ × g × h = 1100 kg/m³ × 10 N/kg × 13 m = 143000 Pa.
3. A diver is at a depth of h = 8 m below the surface of a liquid of density ρ = 1100 kg/m³. Using P = ρgh with g = 10 N/kg, calculate the hydrostatic pressure due to the liquid in pascals (Pa).
88000 Pa
Hydrostatic pressure P = ρ × g × h = 1100 kg/m³ × 10 N/kg × 8 m = 88000 Pa.
4. A diver is at a depth of h = 16 m below the surface of a liquid of density ρ = 1100 kg/m³. Using P = ρgh with g = 10 N/kg, calculate the hydrostatic pressure due to the liquid in pascals (Pa).
176000 Pa
Hydrostatic pressure P = ρ × g × h = 1100 kg/m³ × 10 N/kg × 16 m = 176000 Pa.
5. A diver is at a depth of h = 12 m below the surface of a liquid of density ρ = 800 kg/m³. Using P = ρgh with g = 10 N/kg, calculate the hydrostatic pressure due to the liquid in pascals (Pa).
96000 Pa
Hydrostatic pressure P = ρ × g × h = 800 kg/m³ × 10 N/kg × 12 m = 96000 Pa.
6. A diver is at a depth of h = 15 m below the surface of a liquid of density ρ = 1030 kg/m³. Using P = ρgh with g = 10 N/kg, calculate the hydrostatic pressure due to the liquid in pascals (Pa).
154500 Pa
Hydrostatic pressure P = ρ × g × h = 1030 kg/m³ × 10 N/kg × 15 m = 154500 Pa.
7. A diver is at a depth of h = 2 m below the surface of a liquid of density ρ = 1200 kg/m³. Using P = ρgh with g = 10 N/kg, calculate the hydrostatic pressure due to the liquid in pascals (Pa).
24000 Pa
Hydrostatic pressure P = ρ × g × h = 1200 kg/m³ × 10 N/kg × 2 m = 24000 Pa.
8. A diver is at a depth of h = 13 m below the surface of a liquid of density ρ = 900 kg/m³. Using P = ρgh with g = 10 N/kg, calculate the hydrostatic pressure due to the liquid in pascals (Pa).
117000 Pa
Hydrostatic pressure P = ρ × g × h = 900 kg/m³ × 10 N/kg × 13 m = 117000 Pa.
9. A diver is at a depth of h = 9 m below the surface of a liquid of density ρ = 1200 kg/m³. Using P = ρgh with g = 10 N/kg, calculate the hydrostatic pressure due to the liquid in pascals (Pa).
108000 Pa
Hydrostatic pressure P = ρ × g × h = 1200 kg/m³ × 10 N/kg × 9 m = 108000 Pa.
10. A diver is at a depth of h = 6 m below the surface of a liquid of density ρ = 1200 kg/m³. Using P = ρgh with g = 10 N/kg, calculate the hydrostatic pressure due to the liquid in pascals (Pa).
72000 Pa
Hydrostatic pressure P = ρ × g × h = 1200 kg/m³ × 10 N/kg × 6 m = 72000 Pa.
11. A diver is at a depth of h = 6 m below the surface of a liquid of density ρ = 900 kg/m³. Using P = ρgh with g = 10 N/kg, calculate the hydrostatic pressure due to the liquid in pascals (Pa).
54000 Pa
Hydrostatic pressure P = ρ × g × h = 900 kg/m³ × 10 N/kg × 6 m = 54000 Pa.
12. A diver is at a depth of h = 10 m below the surface of a liquid of density ρ = 1100 kg/m³. Using P = ρgh with g = 10 N/kg, calculate the hydrostatic pressure due to the liquid in pascals (Pa).
110000 Pa
Hydrostatic pressure P = ρ × g × h = 1100 kg/m³ × 10 N/kg × 10 m = 110000 Pa.

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