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Hydrometer and Lactometer

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The vessels A, B, C and D have the water level as shown in figure. Pressure exerted by water is the maximum in_______.

A

vessel B

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B

vessel A

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C

vessel D

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D

vessel C

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Solution

The correct option is C vessel D
The pressure exerted by a liquid depends upon the height of the liquid column and not on the volume of the liquid. Since the height of liquid column is the maximum in vessel D, pressure exerted by liquid is the maximum at its base.

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