NEET Physics Pressure in Fluids MCQ Question
Which of the following statements about pressure in fluids is correct?
Pressure increases with depth due to the weight of the fluid above.
Pressure is constant at all depths in a fluid regardless of density.
Pascal's law states that pressure changes with depth in a fluid.
Pressure in a fluid depends solely on the area of the container.
Correct Answer
Detailed Explanation
According to the NCERT context, pressure in a fluid varies with depth and is influenced by the density of the fluid and the gravitational force acting on it, as given by the equation P = Pa + ρgh.
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