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During a period of hot weather, the atmospheric pressure on the pond shown in figure remains constant. Water evaporates from the pond, so that the depth h decreases. What will be the force of the air on the surface of the pond?

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We know that,

Pressure (P) = {Force(F) \over Area(A)}

F = P x A

F A               (pressure = constant)

As water evaporates from the pond, so area will be smaller. Hence, force will also be smaller.

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