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Harry says water exerts pressure on the bottom of the bucket, but Robert says water exerts pressure on the wall of the bucket. Whose statement is correct?


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Harry

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Robert

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Both, Harry and Robert, are correct

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Both, Harry and Robert, are incorrect

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Solution

The correct option is C

Both, Harry and Robert, are correct


Liquid exerts pressure in all directions at any given depth. Therefore, it exerts pressure on the wall as on the bottom of the bucket. Hence, both the statements are correct.


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