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Fluid Mechanics: Pressure MCQ

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Question

Pressure at depth h in a liquid of density ρ (atmospheric pressure P₀) is:
  1. A
    ρgh
  2. B
    P₀ + ρgh
    Correct
  3. C
    P₀ − ρgh
  4. D
    P₀/ρgh

Correct answer

P₀ + ρgh

Explanation

Absolute pressure = atmospheric pressure + hydrostatic pressure = P₀ + ρgh.

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