At What Depth in Fresh Water Is the Density 1% Greater Than at the Surface?

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The discussion centers on determining the depth at which the density of fresh water is 1% greater than at the surface. Participants express confusion over the relationship between water density and depth, with one noting that water is generally considered incompressible, meaning its density does not significantly increase with depth. There is acknowledgment that impurities in water could affect density, but the primary focus remains on the theoretical aspect of density changes. Additionally, it is suggested that any change in density with depth is likely not linear. The conversation highlights the complexities of water density in relation to depth and external factors.
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i am working on this problem and can't figure out how to go about it at what depth in fresh water is the density 1% greater than its value at the surface? i am not sure what equation to use.My answer choices are 230m, 2300m, 23,000m, or 230,000
 
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Do you have an equation of the density of water as a function of depth or something like that?
 
I was under the impression that water was "incompressible"- the density does NOT increase with depth. The pressure exerted by water certainly does increas with depth- its proportional to the depth- but that's not density!
 
Yeah I am quite certain that the density doesn't increase... however realistically, the water with impurity and other stuff in it will be at a lower level--- hence having more mass...

I would suspect that the density change would not be linear.
 

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