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The hydrostatic pressure at a depth $h$ in a fluid of density $\rho$ (under gravity $g$) is:

  1. A $\rho g / h$
  2. B $\rho g h$ Correct answer
  3. C $h / (\rho g)$
  4. D $1/(\rho g h)$

Solution

$P = \rho g h$ (gauge pressure).

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Subject: Physics · Chapter: Properties of Solids and Liquids · Topic: Fluid Statics and Pressure

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