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
Verified Correct Answer: A.
Physical Principles & Numerical Solution
At different depths, the pressure of a liquid differs.
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