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The pressure at depth h below the surface of a liquid of density `rho` open to the atmosphere is

A

greater than the atmospheric pressure by pgh

B

less than the atmospheric pressure by pgh

C

equal to the atmospheric pressure

D

decreases exponentially with depth

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The correct Answer is:
A

As we know, `P = P _(a)+ rho gh`
Thus, pressure, P at depth h below the surface of a liquid open to the atmosphere is greater than the atmospheric pressure by an amount `rhogh.`
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