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Fluid Mechanics: Pressure MCQ

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Question

The pressure inside a liquid increases with depth because:
  1. A
    Temperature increases with depth
  2. B
    Weight of liquid above acts on the lower layers
    Correct
  3. C
    Liquid molecules move faster at depth
  4. D
    Density increases with depth

Correct answer

Weight of liquid above acts on the lower layers

Explanation

Each layer of liquid must support the weight of all liquid above it, increasing pressure with depth.

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