A cylindrical tank is filled with water up to a height of

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A cylindrical tank is filled with water up to a height of 3 m3\,\text{m}. Two identical pressure gauges are fitted at points PP and QQ situated on the same horizontal level inside the water. Which statement about their readings is correct? (a) Reading at PP is greater than at QQ because PP may be closer to the wall. (b) Readings cannot be compared without knowing the cross-sectional areas of the gauges. (c) Readings at PP and QQ are equal because pressure at a given depth is the same in all directions. (d) Reading at QQ is greater than at PP because QQ is farther from the centre.

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