Question

There are two fish tanks each of depth $0.5m$. Base area of one is $0.5m^2$ and that of another is $0.1m^2$. At the depth of which tank will a fish feel larger pressure?

• A. The tank of wider base area
• B. The tank of smaller base area
• C. Equal for both tanks
• D. Can't say

Answer 1

The correct option is C Equal for both tanks

Liquid pressure is given by =$\rho \times g\times h$

Liquid pressure depends on the depth and not on surface area. Both the tanks have the same depth. So, for both the tanks, the fish will feel equal pressure.