Two immiscible

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Problem

Two immiscible, stationary liquids of densities ρ1\rho_1 and ρ2\rho_2 (ρ2>ρ1\rho_2>\rho_1) are arranged in a container with the lighter liquid on top. Point P is chosen just above the interface in the lighter liquid and point Q is chosen just below the interface in the heavier liquid, both lying on the same horizontal level. Which relation is true for the pressures pPp_P and pQp_Q at these points? (a) pP<pQp_P < p_Q (b) pP=pQp_P = p_Q (c) pP=ρ1ρ2 pQp_P = \dfrac{\rho_1}{\rho_2}\,p_Q (d) Relation cannot be predicted without additional information

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