Question

A beaker half-filled with water is exposed to the atmosphere. If the pressure at points A, B and C as shown are Pa, Pb and Pc respectively, which one of the following will be the relation connecting the three?

a.

Pa > Pb = Pc

b.

Pa > Pb > Pc

c.

Pa < Pb < Pc

d.

Pa < Pb = Pc

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Answer: (d).Pa < Pb = Pc

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