MCQ
Figure shows two containers $P$ and $Q$ with same base area $A$ and each filled upto same height with same liquid. Select the correct alternative .............
  • $p_x=p_y$
  • B
    $p_x > p_y$
  • C
    $p_y > p_x$
  • D
    Cannot say

Answer

Correct option: A.
$p_x=p_y$
a
(a)

The level of water above both points is same so by hydrostatic paradox.

$p_x=p_y$

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