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A scuba diver is at a depth of 50 m, while a swimmer is floating at the surface. The liquid pressure experienced by the scuba diver is _______ than that on the swimmer. Take,
$ρ_{w a t e r} = 1000 k g / m^{3}$ and $g = 10 m / s^{2}$

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5000 Pa less

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B

500 kPa more

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C

5000 Pa more

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D

500 kPa less

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Solution

The correct option is B
500 kPa more

Correct answer is option B.

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