Two containers of different widths are filled to the same height with water and a marble is dropped in each. Which of the following is true? Group of answer choicesGreater water pressure is exerted on the marble in the wider container.Greater water pressure is exerted on the marble in the narrower container.Equal water pressure is exerted on both marbles.
Question
Two containers of different widths are filled to the same height with water and a marble is dropped in each. Which of the following is true? Group of answer choicesGreater water pressure is exerted on the marble in the wider container.Greater water pressure is exerted on the marble in the narrower container.Equal water pressure is exerted on both marbles.
Solution
Equal water pressure is exerted on both marbles.
Here's why:
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Water pressure at a specific depth is not dependent on the container's width or the amount of water above that point. It only depends on the depth from the surface of the water.
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In this case, both marbles are at the same height in their respective containers, which means they are at the same depth from the surface of the water.
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Therefore, the water pressure exerted on both marbles is the same, regardless of the width of their containers.
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