Physics-(general)
NEET Physics (general) Assertion Reason Question
Type: Assertion Reason-assertion-Medium-Class 11
Assertion (A): Pressure exists at all points within a fluid regardless of the presence of solid boundaries. | Reason (R): A fluid element in equilibrium experiences equal pressure on all its faces.
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 A
Detailed Explanation
The NCERT context explains that pressure exists at all points in a fluid and a fluid element is in equilibrium because pressures on its faces are equal, which supports both the assertion and the reason as well as their relationship.
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