The water pressure at a point inside a tank depends chiefly on
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Correct answer to question 90 (Mechanical Comprehension): the depth below the surface
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Pressure comes from the weight of fluid above, so it depends on depth, not on how wide the vessel is or how much it holds in total. A narrow pipe and a wide tank filled to the same height give the same pressure at the bottom.
Updated: November 2026