The pressure at the top of a well water is P1, and at the depth of h from the top is P2. Given the density of water is ρ. Which of the following relation is correct?
A
P1>P2
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B
P1=P2
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C
P1−P2=hρg
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D
P2−P1=hρg
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Solution
The correct option is D
P2−P1=hρg
Given, the pressure on top of the well water is P1. For depth h and density of water ρ, the pressure under the water is given by P2.
Pressure at depth h is given by: P2=P1+hρg ⟹P2−P1=hρg