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Active and Passive Pressure

Consider the ...

Question

Consider the following statements:
Which of the above statements is/are correct?

A

1, 2 and 3

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B

1 and 2 only

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C

3 only

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D

1 and 3 only

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Solution

The correct option is D 1 and 3 only
(d) 1 and 3 only

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