Identify the correct expression for absolute pressure at a depth in an incompressible…

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Problem

Identify the correct expression for absolute pressure

P

at a depth

h

in an incompressible liquid of density

\rho

when the pressure at the free surface is

P_{0}

. (a)

P = \rho g h

(b)

P = P_{0} - \rho g h

(c)

P = P_{0} + \rho g h

(d)

P = P_{0} + \dfrac{\rho g h}{2}

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