Some species of whales can dive to depths of one kilometer. What is the total pressure they experience at this depth? (?sea = 1 020 kg/m3 and 1.01 × 105 N/m2 = 1 atm.)

A. 9.00 atm
B. 90.0 atm
C. 100 atm
D. 111 atm
E. 130 atm


Answer: C

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