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

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Greater than the atmospheric pressure by ρgh
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Less than the atmospheric pressure by ρgh
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Equal to the atmospheric pressure
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Decreases exponentially with depth
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Increases exponentially with depth
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Solution

The correct option is A Greater than the atmospheric pressure by ρgh
Pressure at depth h to the open surface
p=p0+hρg.
i.e., the pressure at depth h below the surface of a liquid of density ρ open to the atmosphere is greater than the atmosphere pressure by ρgh.

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