Two Small Plates of Areas A?₁ and A₂ Are Immersed

question 80

Multiple Choice

Two small plates of areas A?₁ and A₂ are immersed in a fluid at the same depth. The pressure and perpendicular force exerted on plates A?₁ and A₂ are p?₁ and p₂ and F?₁ and F₂, respectively. If A₁ > A₂, which of the following statements is true?

• A) F₁ > F₂, p₁ > p₂
• B) F₁ = F₂, p₁ > p₂
• C) F₁ = F₂, p₁ = p₂
• D) F₁ > F₂, p₁ = p₂
• E) F₁ > F₂, p₁ < p₂

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