Question

Which of the following is correct regarding the pressure at point Q in the given scenarios?

• A. Pressure at point Q will be higher in container A.
• B. Pressure at point Q will be higher in container B.
• C. Pressure at point Q will be the same in both the containers.

Answer 1

The correct option is C Pressure at point Q will be the same in both the containers.

The pressure exerted by liquid at any point depends on the height of the liquid column above the point. Pressure is independent of the volume of the liquid.

The height of the water column in containers A and B is the same. Hence, the pressure exerted by water will be the same for both containers at point Q.