If the atmospheric pressure is $P_a$,then the pressure $P$ at depth $h$ below the surface of a liquid of density $\rho$ open to the atmosphere is:

  • A
    $P_a - \frac{\rho gh}{2}$
  • B
    $P_a - \rho gh$
  • C
    $P_a$
  • D
    $P_a + \rho gh$

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