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The pressure at a depth h in a liquid of density rho is given by:
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A P = h x rho x g
B P = h x rho / g
C P = rho x g / h
D P = h x g x rho^2
Explanation

Hydrostatic pressure is P = h rho g, where h is depth, rho is density and g is gravity.

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