MCQ
A beaker containing a liquid is kept inside a big closed jar. If the air inside the jar is continuously pumped out, the pressure in the liquid near the bottom of the liquid will
  • A
    Increases
  • Decreases
  • C
    Remain constant
  • D
    First decrease and then increase

Answer

Correct option: B.
Decreases
(b) Total pressure at (near) bottom of the liquid$P=P_0+h \rho g$As air is continuously pumped out from jar (container), $P_0$ decreases and hence $P$ decreases.

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