Answer:
1.34 x 10^3 Pa
Explanation:
density of oil = 0.85 x 10^3 kg/m^3
g = 9.81 m/s^2
height of oil column = 16.1 cm = 0.161 m
Pressure on the surface of water = height of oil column x density of oil x g
= 0.161 x 0.85 x 10^3 x 9.81 = 1.34 x 10^3 Pa
Thus, the pressure on the surface of water is 1.34 x 10^3 Pa.
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