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Homework Statement
Water has a density of 1000kg/m^3, so a column of water n meters tall and 1 meter square at its base has a mass of nx1000kg. On either Earth or Venus, which have nearly the same surface gravity, a mass of 1 kg weighs about 9.8 Newtons. Calculate how deep you would have to descend into Earth's oceans for the pressure to equal the atmospheric pressure on Venus's surface, about 9 x 10^6 N/m^2.
Homework Equations
Density = mass/volume
Pressure = force/unit of surface area
The Attempt at a Solution
I'm confused as to how to relate pressure to density or mass. Any hint or push in the right direction would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!