Pressure in Liquids
 

Pressure in Liquids problem 9


The diagram shows three glass containers. All three contain water filled to the same vertical height .




The base area of P is equal to the base area of R. The base area of Q is larger than the other two. Students are asked to compare the water pressure at the bottom of each container.


Student 1 says that the pressure at base R is more than the pressure at base P.

Student 2 says that the pressure at base Q is less than the pressure at base P.

Student 3 says that the pressures at all three bases are the same.


Which students are correct?


  • none are correct

  • 1 only

  • 2 only

  • 3 only


 

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