If the atmospheric pressure on the surface of an oil tank (sp. gr. 0.8) is 0.2 kg/cm", the pressure at
a depth of 50 m below the oil surface will be
(A) 2 meters of water column
(B) 3 meters of water column
(C) 5 meters of water column
(D) 6 meters of water Column

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Answer :

Answer: Option D

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