The pressure P1 at the top of a dam and P2 at a depth h from the top inside water (density ρ) are related as
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 DP2−P1=hρg Difference in pressure at the top and bottom of dam is equal to the pressure provided by water between these two points which is equal to ρgh