Pressure at a certain depth below ocean is 1.4 MPa. What is the depth approximately?

This question was previously asked in
ISRO IPRC Technical Assistant Mechanical 10 Dec 2016 Official Paper
View all ISRO Technical Assistant Papers >
  1. 14 m
  2. 140 m
  3. 1400 m
  4. None of the above

Answer (Detailed Solution Below)

Option 2 : 140 m
Free
ISRO Technical Assistant Mechanical Full Mock Test
2.7 K Users
80 Questions 80 Marks 90 Mins

Detailed Solution

Download Solution PDF

Concept:

Pressure due to 'h' m column of fluid (P) = ρgh

Calculation:

Given:

ρ = 1000 kg/m3, g = 10 m/s2, P = 1.4 MPa = 1.4 ×106 N/m2

P = ρgh

1.4 × 106 = 1000 × 10 × h

∴ h = 140 m

Hence depth is approximately 140 m.

Latest ISRO Technical Assistant Updates

Last updated on May 30, 2025

-> The ISRO Technical Assistant recruitment 2025 notification has been released at the official website. 

-> Candidates can apply for ISRO recruitment 2025 for Technical Assistant from June 4 to 18.

-> A total of 83 vacancies have been announced for the post of Technical Assistant.

-> The Selection process consists of a written test and a Skill test.

-> Candidates can also practice through ISRO Technical Assistant Electrical Test Series, ISRO Technical Assistant Electronics Test Series, and ISRO Technical Assistant Mechanical Test Series to improve their preparation and increase the chance of selection. 

More Forces Acting on Fluid Particle Questions

Get Free Access Now
Hot Links: teen patti download apk teen patti sweet teen patti master app teen patti gold online teen patti royal - 3 patti