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Mechanical Properties of Fluids: Fluid Pressure MCQ

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Fluid PressureMediumQuestion 6403

Question

Pressure at depth 10 m in water (ρ=1000 kg/m³, g=10 m/s², atm P₀=10⁵ Pa). Total pressure:
  1. A
    10⁵ Pa
  2. B
    2×10⁵ Pa
    Correct
  3. C
    10⁴ Pa
  4. D
    3×10⁵ Pa

Correct answer

2×10⁵ Pa

Explanation

P = P₀ + ρgh = 10⁵ + 1000×10×10 = 10⁵+10⁵ = 2×10⁵ Pa.