Question

Are the following statements true or false?

(a) The pressure of air inside an inflated balloon is equal to atmospheric pressure.

(b) Fluids always flow from higher pressure to lower pressure.

(c) If area is reduced, pressure is reduced.

(d) Standing on a cane chair increases the possibility of the cane breaking due to increased pressure.

Answer 1

(a) False

The correct statement is:

Pressure inside the balloon is greater than the atmospheric pressure.

(b) True

(c) False

The correct statement is:

If area is reduced, pressure is increased.

OR

If area is increased, pressure is reduced.

_{(d) True}