Physics-Pressure in Fluids
NEET Physics Pressure in Fluids MCQ Question
Type: MCQ-conceptual-Easy-Class 11
Which of the following statements about pressure in fluids is correct?
A
Pressure in a fluid at rest is the same at all points in a horizontal plane.
B
Pressure increases linearly with height in a fluid.
C
The force exerted by a fluid is always parallel to the surface of an object.
D
The pressure at a point in a fluid depends only on the weight of the fluid above it.
Correct Answer
Option A
Detailed Explanation
Pressure in a fluid at rest is uniform in a horizontal plane, as stated in the context. The other options misinterpret the behavior of pressure with respect to height and force direction.
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