At what depth in the ocean is the pressure 280.8 kPa? The density of seawater is 1030 kg/m³ and atmospheric pressure is 101.3 kPa. A)27.8 m B)17.8 m C)9.80 m D)1.00 m

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We can use the formula for pressure in a fluid:
P = ρgh + Patm
where P is the pressure in the fluid, ρ is the density of the fluid, g is the acceleration due to gravity, h is the height of the fluid column, and Patm is the atmospheric pressure.
Rearranging the formula to solve for h, we get:
h = (P - Patm) / (ρg)
Substituting the given values, we get:
h = (280.8 - 101.3) / (1030 x 9.81) = 1.78 meters
Therefore, the depth in the ocean where the pressure is 280.8 kPa is 1.78 meters, which is option B.

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