Physics-Pressure in Fluids

NEET Physics Pressure in Fluids MCQ Question

Type: MCQ-numerical-Hard-Class 11

A cylindrical container has a base area of 0.5 m² and contains water up to a height of 2 m. Given the density of water is 1000 kg/m³ and acceleration due to gravity is 9.8 m/s², what is the pressure at the bottom of the container?

A

9800 Pa

B

19600 Pa

C

5000 Pa

D

4900 Pa

Correct Answer

Option B

Detailed Explanation

The pressure at the bottom of the fluid is given by P = Pₐ + ρgh. Assuming atmospheric pressure Pₐ is negligible, P = 1000 kg/m³ * 9.8 m/s² * 2 m = 19600 Pa.

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