A solid sphere placed in a fluid under high pressure experiences force

in downward direction only

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upwards only

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sideways only

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in all the directions

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Solution

The correct option is D
in all the directions

A solid sphere immersed in a liquid will experience compressive force perpendicular to all the points on the surface. Hence, the sphere is said to be in hydraulic compression.

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