M gm of a liquid of density ρ is filled in a light beaker and kept on a horizontal table as shown in the figure. The height of the liquid in the beaker is h. The beaker is wider on top than at its base and the cross-sectional area of the base is A. Neglect the effect of atmospheric pressure. Now, choose the CORRECT statement(s) from the following.. Image
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M gm of a liquid of density ρ is filled in a light beaker and kept on a horizontal table as shown in the figure. The height of the liquid in the beaker is h. The beaker is wider on top than at its base and the cross-sectional area of the base is A. Neglect the effect of atmospheric pressure. Now, choose the CORRECT statement(s) from the following.. Image

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G1 Physics · Accepted Answer

Step 1: Hydrostatic pressure at depth h is ρgh, so A is true. Step 2: The table supports the total beaker+liquid weight Mg, independent of vessel shape; hence D is true while B and C are generally false. Final answer: A,D.