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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 = 800 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 = 800 kg/m³ · Hydrostatic Pressure: P = ρgh
2. A diver is at a depth of h = 23 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 = 23 m · ρ = 1250 kg/m³ · Hydrostatic Pressure: P = ρgh
3. A diver is at a depth of h = 15 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 = 15 m · ρ = 800 kg/m³ · Hydrostatic Pressure: P = ρgh
4. A diver is at a depth of h = 4 m below the surface of a liquid of density ρ = 1020 kg/m³. Using P = ρgh with g = 10 N/kg, calculate the hydrostatic pressure due to the liquid in pascals (Pa).
Depth h = 4 m · ρ = 1020 kg/m³ · Hydrostatic Pressure: P = ρgh
5. A diver is at a depth of h = 17 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 = 17 m · ρ = 1250 kg/m³ · Hydrostatic Pressure: P = ρgh
6. A diver is at a depth of h = 5 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 = 5 m · ρ = 1030 kg/m³ · Hydrostatic Pressure: P = ρgh
7. A diver is at a depth of h = 23 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 = 23 m · ρ = 1200 kg/m³ · Hydrostatic Pressure: P = ρgh
8. A diver is at a depth of h = 8 m below the surface of a liquid of density ρ = 1000 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 = 1000 kg/m³ · Hydrostatic Pressure: P = ρgh
9. A diver is at a depth of h = 14 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 = 14 m · ρ = 900 kg/m³ · Hydrostatic Pressure: P = ρgh
10. A diver is at a depth of h = 11 m below the surface of a liquid of density ρ = 1000 kg/m³. Using P = ρgh with g = 10 N/kg, calculate the hydrostatic pressure due to the liquid in pascals (Pa).
Depth h = 11 m · ρ = 1000 kg/m³ · Hydrostatic Pressure: P = ρgh
11. A diver is at a depth of h = 16 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 = 16 m · ρ = 1030 kg/m³ · Hydrostatic Pressure: P = ρgh
12. A diver is at a depth of h = 2 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 = 2 m · ρ = 1250 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 = 800 kg/m³. Using P = ρgh with g = 10 N/kg, calculate the hydrostatic pressure due to the liquid in pascals (Pa).
40000 Pa
Hydrostatic pressure P = ρ × g × h = 800 kg/m³ × 10 N/kg × 5 m = 40000 Pa.
2. A diver is at a depth of h = 23 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).
287500 Pa
Hydrostatic pressure P = ρ × g × h = 1250 kg/m³ × 10 N/kg × 23 m = 287500 Pa.
3. A diver is at a depth of h = 15 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).
120000 Pa
Hydrostatic pressure P = ρ × g × h = 800 kg/m³ × 10 N/kg × 15 m = 120000 Pa.
4. A diver is at a depth of h = 4 m below the surface of a liquid of density ρ = 1020 kg/m³. Using P = ρgh with g = 10 N/kg, calculate the hydrostatic pressure due to the liquid in pascals (Pa).
40800 Pa
Hydrostatic pressure P = ρ × g × h = 1020 kg/m³ × 10 N/kg × 4 m = 40800 Pa.
5. A diver is at a depth of h = 17 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).
212500 Pa
Hydrostatic pressure P = ρ × g × h = 1250 kg/m³ × 10 N/kg × 17 m = 212500 Pa.
6. A diver is at a depth of h = 5 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).
51500 Pa
Hydrostatic pressure P = ρ × g × h = 1030 kg/m³ × 10 N/kg × 5 m = 51500 Pa.
7. A diver is at a depth of h = 23 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).
276000 Pa
Hydrostatic pressure P = ρ × g × h = 1200 kg/m³ × 10 N/kg × 23 m = 276000 Pa.
8. A diver is at a depth of h = 8 m below the surface of a liquid of density ρ = 1000 kg/m³. Using P = ρgh with g = 10 N/kg, calculate the hydrostatic pressure due to the liquid in pascals (Pa).
80000 Pa
Hydrostatic pressure P = ρ × g × h = 1000 kg/m³ × 10 N/kg × 8 m = 80000 Pa.
9. A diver is at a depth of h = 14 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).
126000 Pa
Hydrostatic pressure P = ρ × g × h = 900 kg/m³ × 10 N/kg × 14 m = 126000 Pa.
10. A diver is at a depth of h = 11 m below the surface of a liquid of density ρ = 1000 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 = 1000 kg/m³ × 10 N/kg × 11 m = 110000 Pa.
11. A diver is at a depth of h = 16 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).
164800 Pa
Hydrostatic pressure P = ρ × g × h = 1030 kg/m³ × 10 N/kg × 16 m = 164800 Pa.
12. A diver is at a depth of h = 2 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).
25000 Pa
Hydrostatic pressure P = ρ × g × h = 1250 kg/m³ × 10 N/kg × 2 m = 25000 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 = 800 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 = 800 kg/m³ · Hydrostatic Pressure: P = ρgh
2. A diver is at a depth of h = 23 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 = 23 m · ρ = 1250 kg/m³ · Hydrostatic Pressure: P = ρgh
3. A diver is at a depth of h = 15 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 = 15 m · ρ = 800 kg/m³ · Hydrostatic Pressure: P = ρgh
4. A diver is at a depth of h = 4 m below the surface of a liquid of density ρ = 1020 kg/m³. Using P = ρgh with g = 10 N/kg, calculate the hydrostatic pressure due to the liquid in pascals (Pa).
Depth h = 4 m · ρ = 1020 kg/m³ · Hydrostatic Pressure: P = ρgh
5. A diver is at a depth of h = 17 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 = 17 m · ρ = 1250 kg/m³ · Hydrostatic Pressure: P = ρgh
6. A diver is at a depth of h = 5 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 = 5 m · ρ = 1030 kg/m³ · Hydrostatic Pressure: P = ρgh
7. A diver is at a depth of h = 23 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 = 23 m · ρ = 1200 kg/m³ · Hydrostatic Pressure: P = ρgh
8. A diver is at a depth of h = 8 m below the surface of a liquid of density ρ = 1000 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 = 1000 kg/m³ · Hydrostatic Pressure: P = ρgh
9. A diver is at a depth of h = 14 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 = 14 m · ρ = 900 kg/m³ · Hydrostatic Pressure: P = ρgh
10. A diver is at a depth of h = 11 m below the surface of a liquid of density ρ = 1000 kg/m³. Using P = ρgh with g = 10 N/kg, calculate the hydrostatic pressure due to the liquid in pascals (Pa).
Depth h = 11 m · ρ = 1000 kg/m³ · Hydrostatic Pressure: P = ρgh
11. A diver is at a depth of h = 16 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 = 16 m · ρ = 1030 kg/m³ · Hydrostatic Pressure: P = ρgh
12. A diver is at a depth of h = 2 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 = 2 m · ρ = 1250 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 = 800 kg/m³. Using P = ρgh with g = 10 N/kg, calculate the hydrostatic pressure due to the liquid in pascals (Pa).
40000 Pa
Hydrostatic pressure P = ρ × g × h = 800 kg/m³ × 10 N/kg × 5 m = 40000 Pa.
2. A diver is at a depth of h = 23 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).
287500 Pa
Hydrostatic pressure P = ρ × g × h = 1250 kg/m³ × 10 N/kg × 23 m = 287500 Pa.
3. A diver is at a depth of h = 15 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).
120000 Pa
Hydrostatic pressure P = ρ × g × h = 800 kg/m³ × 10 N/kg × 15 m = 120000 Pa.
4. A diver is at a depth of h = 4 m below the surface of a liquid of density ρ = 1020 kg/m³. Using P = ρgh with g = 10 N/kg, calculate the hydrostatic pressure due to the liquid in pascals (Pa).
40800 Pa
Hydrostatic pressure P = ρ × g × h = 1020 kg/m³ × 10 N/kg × 4 m = 40800 Pa.
5. A diver is at a depth of h = 17 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).
212500 Pa
Hydrostatic pressure P = ρ × g × h = 1250 kg/m³ × 10 N/kg × 17 m = 212500 Pa.
6. A diver is at a depth of h = 5 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).
51500 Pa
Hydrostatic pressure P = ρ × g × h = 1030 kg/m³ × 10 N/kg × 5 m = 51500 Pa.
7. A diver is at a depth of h = 23 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).
276000 Pa
Hydrostatic pressure P = ρ × g × h = 1200 kg/m³ × 10 N/kg × 23 m = 276000 Pa.
8. A diver is at a depth of h = 8 m below the surface of a liquid of density ρ = 1000 kg/m³. Using P = ρgh with g = 10 N/kg, calculate the hydrostatic pressure due to the liquid in pascals (Pa).
80000 Pa
Hydrostatic pressure P = ρ × g × h = 1000 kg/m³ × 10 N/kg × 8 m = 80000 Pa.
9. A diver is at a depth of h = 14 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).
126000 Pa
Hydrostatic pressure P = ρ × g × h = 900 kg/m³ × 10 N/kg × 14 m = 126000 Pa.
10. A diver is at a depth of h = 11 m below the surface of a liquid of density ρ = 1000 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 = 1000 kg/m³ × 10 N/kg × 11 m = 110000 Pa.
11. A diver is at a depth of h = 16 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).
164800 Pa
Hydrostatic pressure P = ρ × g × h = 1030 kg/m³ × 10 N/kg × 16 m = 164800 Pa.
12. A diver is at a depth of h = 2 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).
25000 Pa
Hydrostatic pressure P = ρ × g × h = 1250 kg/m³ × 10 N/kg × 2 m = 25000 Pa.

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