A submersible vehicle is being designed to operate in the At

A submersible vehicle is being designed to operate in the Atlantic Ocean. Density of ocean water is 1.025 grams per cubic centimeter. For a maximum depth of 400 feet, what is the submersible must be designed to withstand? Give your answer in units of pounds per square inch.

The total pressure is ____________psi. (Round your answer to three significant digits)

Solution

As per the formula,

P= unit weight*depth

=1.025*62.43*400

=25596.3lb/ft2

=177.75 psi