Which of the following statements about pressure in a liquid is correct?
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A.
the pressure in a liquid increases with depth -
B.
the higher the density of a liquid, the lower the pressure it exerts -
C.
pressure in liquid act only in a direction perpendicular to the sides of the containing vessel -
D.
pressure is independent of the acceleration due to gravity
Correct Answer: Option A
Explanation
At different depths, the pressure of a liquid differs.