$A$ vertical off-shore structure is built to withstand a maximum stress of $10^9 \; Pa$. Is the structure suitable for putting up on top of an oil well in the ocean? Take the depth of the ocean to be roughly $3 \; km$,and ignore ocean currents.

  • A
    Yes
  • B
    No
  • C
    Cannot be determined
  • D
    Depends on the material

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