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While this is a physics question, it is also a real world question, and a huge part of his argument is that it doesn't matter the size of the hole and that the seal is still mostly intact. Cesium, the example we were using was an O-ring which I think is good, since it doesn't open/close like a...

Can you explain? The example we were using for discussion was an O-ring, which seems reasonable, and is basically a seal that can slowly leak if it has a flaw which reduces it's strength at holding back pressure. Just like my bathroom faucet that is currently dripping...

Image: http://knepfler.com/images/pressure.gif My brother and I completely disagree on what will happen to chambers 2 and 3 in this scenario. I won't skew the answers here by stating who holds which opinion. To clarify, there is an underwater structure that is taking on 1000 LBs of water...