Does Pipe Angle Affect Hydrostatic Pressure?

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The discussion centers on the impact of pipe angle on hydrostatic pressure in two identical containers. It is established that hydrostatic pressure is determined by the height of the water column, not the angle of the pipe. The equation for hydrostatic pressure is given by P = ρgh, where P is the pressure, ρ is the fluid density, g is the acceleration due to gravity, and h is the height of the liquid column. Therefore, the angle of the pipe does not influence the pressure exerted at a given depth.

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In the photo there are two identical containers with pipes extending from the top of the same height but at different angles, will the pressure created by the column of water differ depending on the angle of the pipe?
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What are your thoughts on this question? What is the equation that gives the hydrostatic pressure at a depth below the surface of the liquid?
 
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