Physics 5054 · O Level · Pressure

Pressure — practice question

A cylindrical container contains a liquid. The diameter of the cylinder’s base is $d$. The liquid has mass $m$ and depth $h$. Which expression gives the pressure exerted by the liquid on the base of the cylinder?

  • A$\frac{mg}{\pi d^2}$
  • B$\frac{mgh}{\pi d^2}$
  • C$\frac{4mg}{\pi d^2}$
  • D$\frac{4mgh}{\pi d^2}$

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