Question

Hydrostatic pressure at a depth of a liquid in a container depends on

• A. shape of container
• B. total volume of the liquid
• C. area of base of the container
• D. density of the liquid and the depth
• E. total mass of the liquid

Hint:

Hydrostatic pressure formula: \[ P=\rho gh \] This is the same at the same depth, no matter what the shape of the container is.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is D

Hydrostatic pressure at depth \(h\) inside a liquid is: \[ P=\rho gh \] So pressure depends on:

• density of the liquid \(\rho\),
• depth \(h\),
• and gravitational acceleration \(g\).

It does not depend on shape of the container, total volume, or area of base.
Hence, the correct answer is: \[ \boxed{(D)} \]