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Fluid statics
Question

An open pan P filled with water p (density ρw) is placed on a vertical rod, maintaining equilibrium. A block of density ρ is placed on one side of the pan as shown. Water depth is more than height of the block.

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Solution

As long as ρρw pressure at the bottom of the pan would be same everywhere, according to the Pascal's law.

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