Physics (10th Edition)

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Chapter 11 - Fluids - Focus On Concepts - Page 307: 1

Answer

$\therefore$ All three containers have the same pressure at the bottom.

Work Step by Step

P2 = P1 + ρgh In the above relation, the pressure at a given point depends on the vertical distance h. Here P2 = Pressure at depth of h. P1 = Pressure on the surface. A significant feature of the above relation is that the pressure increment ρgh is affected by the vertical distance h, but not by any horizontal distance within the fluid. Since all three containers are filled to the same height (i.e h = same) So, $\rho$gh is the same for all three containers $P_1$ and $P_2$ are the same for all three containers. Therefore, All three containers have the same pressure at the bottom.
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