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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 `rhogh`

B

Less than the atmospheric pressure by `rhogh`

C

Equal to the atmospheric pressure

D

Decreases exponentially with depth

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The correct Answer is:
A
`P=P_0+rhogh`
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