Physics-(general)

NEET Physics (general) Assertion Reason Question

Type: Assertion Reason-assertion-Hard-Class 11

Assertion (A): In a fluid at rest, pressure is the same at all points at the same depth. | Reason (R): Pressure in a fluid is exerted only on solids immersed in it.

A

Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.

B

Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A.

C

A is true but R is false.

D

A is false.

Correct Answer

Option C

Detailed Explanation

The assertion is true because pressure in a fluid at rest is the same at all points at the same depth due to equilibrium. The reason is false because pressure exists at all points in a fluid, not just on immersed solids.

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