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Pressure in Liquids and Gases
Question 4

Question 4 of 16 in Pressure in Liquids and Gases

Pressure in Liquids and Gases

1 mark · Easy

Which statement best describes the pressure at a point inside a stationary liquid?

AIt only acts downwards.BIt acts equally in all directions.CIt acts only upwards.DIt acts only sideways.

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Correct option: It acts equally in all directions.

Common mistakes: Choosing downward only.

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A1 · 1 mark · Chooses 'It acts equally in all directions.'

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It acts equally in all directions.

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