Hydrostatic Pressure: Submarine Crew Escape Force Needed

In summary, the problem involves a submarine with a failed part at a depth of 30m. The crew wants to get out by pushing a door with a weight of 300 N and an area of 0.75 m^2. The atmospheric pressure inside the submarine and the density of water are also given. The solution involves using the equation p=F/s and taking into account that the atmospheric pressures cancel each other out.
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Bassalisk
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Homework Statement



In a submarine, at a specific time, her bottom part is at 30m below surface. Submarine gets a part fail. If the crew would like to get out, they would have to push the door of area 0,75 m^2. Door is at the bottom of the submarine and has weight of 300 N.
If you have a normal atmospheric pressure inside the submarine, what force would crew have to exert on the door to get out. Density of the water is 1,03 * 10^3 kg/m^3

Homework Equations



p=rho*g*h;
p=F/s;

The Attempt at a Solution



I know how to work on the problem, and i get an result. But my question here is do atmospheric pressures cancel each other out? Because u have pressure at surface pushing, and pressure in submarine pushing.

Thanks
 
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Bassalisk said:
But my question here is do atmospheric pressures cancel each other out? Because u have pressure at surface pushing, and pressure in submarine pushing.
Yes. Since you have atmospheric pressure on both sides, they cancel.
 
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Doc Al said:
Yes. Since you have atmospheric pressure on both sides, they cancel.

Thank you
 

1. What is hydrostatic pressure?

Hydrostatic pressure is the force exerted by a fluid, such as water, on an object submerged in it. This pressure increases with depth due to the weight of the fluid above.

2. How does hydrostatic pressure affect submarines?

Submarines are designed to withstand high levels of hydrostatic pressure as they dive deeper into the ocean. This pressure can cause damage to the hull and other structures if not accounted for.

3. What is the submarine crew escape force?

The submarine crew escape force refers to the amount of force needed to open an escape hatch or door on a submarine. This force must be enough to overcome the external water pressure and allow the crew to safely exit the submarine in an emergency.

4. How is the submarine crew escape force calculated?

The submarine crew escape force is calculated by taking into account the hydrostatic pressure at the depth where the escape hatch or door is located, as well as the size and shape of the opening. This calculation ensures that the escape force is sufficient to overcome the pressure and allow for a safe escape.

5. Why is it important to consider the submarine crew escape force?

In the event of an emergency, the ability for the crew to safely escape the submarine is crucial. By properly calculating and accounting for the hydrostatic pressure and escape force, the crew can have a better chance of surviving and being rescued in a dangerous situation.

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