Someone claims that the absolute pressure in a liquid of constant density doubles when the depth is doubled Do you agree? Explain.
The absolute pressure in a liquid when the depth is doubled.
Answer to Problem 1CP
The absolute pressure is not doubled when the depth is doubled.
Explanation of Solution
Write the Equation for absolute pressure
Here, atmospheric pressure is
The density of the liquid, the acceleration due to gravity, and the atmospheric pressure remains constant, but the depth is doubled.
Substitute
Conclusion:
The absolute pressure is not doubled when the depth is doubled.
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