By what factor will the hydrostatic force on one of the vertical sides of a beaker decrease if the height of the liquid column is halved?

By what factor will the hydrostatic force on one of the vertical side

1.	By what factor will the hydrostatic force on one of the vertical sides of a beaker decrease if the height of the liquid column is halved?
A.	1 ⁄ 2
B.	1 ⁄ 3
C.	1 ⁄ 4
D.	2 ⁄ 3
Answer» D. 2 ⁄ 3

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