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A container shown in figure contains a liquid to depth H, and of density `rho` The gauge pressure at point P is :

A

`(rho gH)/(2 + P_0)`

B

`(rho g H)/(2)`

C

`(rho gH)/(2 cos theta)`

D

`(rho g H cos theta)/(2)`

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The correct Answer is:
B
(b) Gauge pressure ` - h rho g`
`h = (H)/(2)`
:. Gauge pressure is `(H rho g)/(2)`
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