Question

How much pressure is exterted by the water at the bottom of well if the depth of the wall is 6m.

Answer 1

Hydrostatic pressure = q g h

Density of water (q) = 1000kgm^-3 , gravity (g)= ms^2

q = 10^3 kg/m^3

1g= 10ms^-2

h= 6m

Pressure = 10^3kg/m3 x 10m/s^2 x 6

P = 60000pa