M Underwater Vehicle Water Pressure

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The water pressure at a depth of 3218 meters can be calculated using the formula: pressure = volume * density * depth. In this case, the volume of the underwater vehicle is 25 cubic meters, and the density of seawater is approximately 2100 kg/m³. Therefore, the correct calculation for water pressure is 25 * 2100 * 3218, resulting in a significant pressure value. Understanding the relationship between depth, volume, and water pressure is crucial for underwater vehicle design and operation.

PREREQUISITES
  • Understanding of hydrostatic pressure principles
  • Basic knowledge of fluid density, specifically seawater density
  • Familiarity with mathematical calculations involving volume and pressure
  • Awareness of underwater vehicle design considerations
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  • Research hydrostatic pressure calculations in fluid mechanics
  • Explore the effects of depth on pressure in various fluids
  • Learn about the design parameters for underwater vehicles
  • Investigate the properties of seawater and its impact on buoyancy
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Engineers, marine scientists, and anyone involved in underwater vehicle design or operations will benefit from this discussion, particularly those focusing on pressure calculations and fluid dynamics.

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Find water pressure of 3218 meters underwater vehicle with a volume of 25 cubic meters. Am I on the right track with ans: 25*210e-6*3218
 
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samemikejones said:
Find water pressure of 3218 meters underwater vehicle with a volume of 25 cubic meters. Am I on the right track with ans: 25*210e-6*3218
What affects water pressure? Why would the volume of the vehicle be a factor in determining the water pressure at that depth?

AM
 
From the perspective of a scuba diver, water pressure with depth is a very important concept. Here is a http://newport.pmel.noaa.gov/nemo_cruise98/education/pressure.html that may lend some insight for your question
 
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