A research submarine has a 20-cm-diameter window that is 8.6 cm thick. The manuf

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A research submarine has a 20-cm-diameter window that is 8.6 cm thick. The manufacturer says the window can withstand forces up to 1.2×106 N .

Part A

What is the submarine's maximum safe depth in sea water? The pressure inside the submarine is maintained at 1.0 atm.

Express your answer using two significa

A research submarine has a 20-cm-diameter window that is 8.6 cm thick. The manufacturer says the window can withstand forces up to 1.2×106 N .

Part A

What is the submarine's maximum safe depth in sea water? The pressure inside the submarine is maintained at 1.0 atm.

Express your answer using two significa

Explanation / Answer

*g*d = pressure = F/A

d = F/[*g*A] = 1.2E6/[1025*9.8*(/4)*0.20²] = 3802 m

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