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Figure shows two containers $P$ and $Q$ with same base area $A$ and each filled upto same height with the same liquid. Select the correct alternative.

A

P_{x} = P_{y}

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P_{x} > P_{y}

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P_{y} > P_{x}

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Solution

The correct option is A $P_{x} = P_{y}$
As we know,
$P = ρ g h$
For same liquid, $ρ$ will be same.
The level of water above both points is the same, so by hydrostatic paradox,
$P_{x} = P_{y}$

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