NEET Physics Pressure in Fluids MCQ Question
Which of the following statements about pressure in fluids is correct?
Pressure in a fluid at rest is the same at all points at the same height.
Pressure increases linearly with the increase in the area of contact.
The pressure exerted by a fluid is always parallel to the surface of an object.
Pressure in a fluid is independent of the depth at which it is measured.
Correct Answer
Detailed Explanation
Pascal's law states that pressure in a fluid at rest is the same at all points at the same height, which is reflected in statement A. Statement B is incorrect as pressure is related to force and area but does not simply increase with area. Statement C is incorrect since pressure acts normal to the surface. Statement D is false as pressure does depend on depth in a fluid.
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