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2017 F = ma Exam — Question 10

The handle of a gallon of milk is plugged by a manufacturing defect. After removing the cap and pouring out some milk, the level of milk in the main part of the jug is lower than in the handle, as shown in the figure. Which statement is true of the gauge pressure P of the milk at the bottom of the jug? ρ is the density of the milk. Plug H h
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