The pressure $P_{1}$ at a certain depth in river water and $P_{2}$ at the same depth in sea water are related as

P_{1} > P_{2}

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P_{1} = P_{2}

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P_{1} < P_{2}

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P_{1} - P_{2} =

atmospheric pressure

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The correct option is B $P_{1} < P_{2}$
Sea water is more salty, hence it has more density. That's why at same depth also river water has less pressure.

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The pressure P1 at a certain depth in river water and P2 at the same depth in sea water are related as

The correct option is B P1<P2Sea water is more salty, hence it has more density. That's why at same depth also river water has less pressure.

The pressure $P_{1}$ at a certain depth in river water and $P_{2}$ at the same depth in sea water are related as

The correct option is B $P_{1} < P_{2}$
Sea water is more salty, hence it has more density. That's why at same depth also river water has less pressure.