Question

Observe the vessels A, B, C, and D shown in Fig. carefully. Volume of water taken in each vessel is as shown. Arrange them in the order of decreasing pressure at the base of each vessel.

• A. D>B>A>C
• B. D>A>B>C
• C. C>A>B>D
• D. C>B>A>D

Answer 1

The correct option is A D>B>A>C

The pressure at the base of each vessel is given by $\rho gh$ where $\rho$ is a density of water, $g$ is acceleration due to gravity, and $h$ is the height of water column in that vessel.

So pressure at a base is directly proportional to the height of water level.

So decreasing order of pressure is $D>B>A>C$