O Levels Physics (5054)•5054/12/O/N/18

Explanation
Pressure depends on density and depth only Steps:
- Recall formula for hydrostatic pressure at bottom: P = ρ g h (g constant, so compare ρ × h).
- Calculate for A: 1.3 g/cm³ × 50 cm = 65 g/cm².
- Calculate for B: 1.0 g/cm³ × 80 cm = 80 g/cm².
- Calculate for C: 1.0 g/cm³ × 60 cm = 60 g/cm².
- Calculate for D: 0.92 g/cm³ × 75 cm = 69 g/cm². Why B is correct:
- B has the highest ρ × h value (80), so greatest pressure per P = ρ g h. Why the others are wrong:
- A: ρ × h = 65, less than B's 80.
- C: ρ × h = 60, less than B's 80.
- D: ρ × h = 69, less than B's 80.
Final answer: B
Topic: Pressure
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