A closed rectangular vessel completely filled with a liquid of density ρ moves with an acceleration a=g The value of the pressure diffference at point A and B i.e.(P1−P2) is
A
ρg(b−h)
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B
ρgh2
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C
ρg(b+h)2
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D
ρgh
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Solution
The correct option is Aρg(b−h) Given ax=g
Let pressure at the opening be P0
Then in horizontal directionP1=P0+ρgb…(i)
And in vertical directionP2=P0+ρgh…(ii)
Subtracting equation (i) and (ii) P1−P2=ρg(b−h)