Fluid PressureHardQuestion 6416
Question
Pressure at bottom of a 2 m tall cylinder vs 4 m tall cylinder (same liquid, same area):
- ASame
- BBottom of 4 m is twiceCorrect
- CBottom of 4 m is four times
- DDepends on area
Correct answer
Bottom of 4 m is twice
Explanation
P = ρgh. Twice the height → twice the pressure at bottom.