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The water pressure in a lake behind a dam depends on the volume of lake water be

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Question

The water pressure in a lake behind a dam depends on

the volume of lake water behind the dam.

the number of fish in the lake

the depth below the surface at which the pressure is measured.

the surface area of the lake.

the distance from the dam at which the pressure is measured.

a

the volume of lake water behind the dam.

b

the number of fish in the lake

c

the depth below the surface at which the pressure is measured.

d

the surface area of the lake.

e

the distance from the dam at which the pressure is measured.

Explanation / Answer

(c) the depth below the surface at which the pressure is measured.

As we also have formula

P = rho.g.h

h :- height at which force is measured