Question: In Fig P2.54, the hydrostatic force F is the same on the bottom of all three containers, even though the weights of liquid above are

In Fig P2.54, the hydrostatic force F is the same on the bottom of all three containers, even though the weights of liquid above are quite different. The three bottom shapes and the fluids are the same. This is called the hydrostatic paradox. Explain why it is true and sketch a free body of each of the liquid columns.

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(b) (a) (c)

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