If p1 is the vertical intensity of pressure at a depth h on a block of earth weighing w per unit p2 is

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If p1 is the vertical intensity of pressure at a depth h on a block of earth weighing w per unit
p2 is

(A) wh (1 - cos )/(1 + )

(B) wh (1 - sin )/(1 + )

(C) wh (1 - tan )/(1 + )

(D) w (1 - cos )/h (1 + sin )

The correct Answer Is
(B) wh (1 - sin )/(1 + )