Force exerted by a liquid on the walls of the container depends upon

Size of container

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Height of liquid

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Shape of container.

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None of these

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Solution

The correct option is B
Height of liquid

Pressure (P) exerted by a liquid on the container depends upon the following three-factor
$P equals rho g h$
Height (h) of liquid,
The density ( $ρ$ ) of liquid,
Acceleration (g) due to gravity.
Hence, option (B) is the correct answer.

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