P = density*g*h

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How does this equation take into account atmospheric pressure?
 
You add it in, I believe. The equation is actually P=rho*g*h + Pnaught (atmospheric pressure). Without the Pnaught, this equation only tells you the pressure difference between the surface and the object, excluding atmospheric pressure (this is known as gauge pressure). If you want total pressure, you need to add in atmospheric.
 
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