Which of the following statements about pressure in a liquid is correct?

PHYSICS
WAEC 2013

Which of the following statements about pressure in a liquid is correct?

  • A. the pressure in a liquid increases with depth
  • B. the higher the density of a liquid, the lower the pressure it exerts
  • C. pressure in liquid act only in a direction perpendicular to the sides of the containing vessel
  • D. pressure is independent of the acceleration due to gravity

Correct Answer: A. the pressure in a liquid increases with depth

Explanation

At different depths, the pressure of a liquid differs.



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