Which Liquid Exerts the Greatest Pressure at the Base of a Cylinder?

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The discussion revolves around determining which liquid exerts the greatest pressure at the base of a cylinder, given various heights, densities, and base areas of the liquids. The subject area pertains to fluid mechanics and pressure in fluids.

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  • Participants discuss the relationship between height, density, and pressure, questioning how these factors interact to determine the pressure exerted by each liquid. There is a focus on understanding the principles that govern fluid pressure rather than solving the problem directly.

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Which of the following liquids exerts the greatest pressure on the base container?
Height; Density; Area of Base
A.10cm 1000kg m^-3 20cm^2
B.10cm 1500kg m^-3 20cm^2
C.20cm 1800km m^-3 12cm^2
D.20cm. 1600kg m^-3 7cm^2
The liquid is contained in a cylinder.
Please answer with explanation.
 
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Herwin, it's up to you to solve this problem. Those are the Rules at PF.
 
My apologise, I don't understand what do you mean by its up to me to solve these problems. Because there are different variations of their respective height,density, and area. I think there must be an specific answer for this question because it's a question from my test which is either a b c or d
 
Herwin said:
My apologise, I don't understand what do you mean by its up to me to solve these problems.

This is plain English. What it says it what it means.

According to the Rules of PF (you did read those, didn't you?), posters to the HW forums must show an attempt at solution in order to receive help.

Because there are different variations of their respective height,density, and area. I think there must be an specific answer for this question because it's a question from my test which is either a b c or d

If you have studied what determines the pressure in a fluid at a given depth, then the answer to this question is quite simple to determine.

The only thing simpler is writing your name on the test paper. :wink:
 
If you had used the required homework template, you would have been prompted for an equation that might apply to your problem. What equation might that be?

Chet
 

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