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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