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Mechanical Properties of Fluids: Fluid Pressure MCQ

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Fluid PressureHardQuestion 6416

Question

Pressure at bottom of a 2 m tall cylinder vs 4 m tall cylinder (same liquid, same area):
  1. A
    Same
  2. B
    Bottom of 4 m is twice
    Correct
  3. C
    Bottom of 4 m is four times
  4. D
    Depends on area

Correct answer

Bottom of 4 m is twice

Explanation

P = ρgh. Twice the height → twice the pressure at bottom.