The deepest known point on Earth is called the Mariana Trench, at ~11,000 m (~36,000 ft). If the surface area of the average human ear is 20 cm², how much average force would be exerted on your ear at that depth?

• A. 2.22×10⁵ N
• B. 2.22×10⁷ N
• C. 1.11×10⁸ N
• D. 2.22×10⁹ N