WAEC Physics 2013 Objective — Question 3
Question 3 of 50 from the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) Physics 2013 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.
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Which of the following statements about pressure in a liquid is correct?
- A. The pressure in a liquid increases with depthCorrect
- B. The higher the density of a liquid, the lower the pressure it exerts
- C. Pressure in a liquid acts only in a direction perpendicular to the sides of the containing vessel
- D. Pressure is independent of the acceleration due to gravity
Explanation
Pressure in a liquid increases in magnitude with depth. Pressure at any point acts in all directions, and depends on depth, density and gravity.
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