Harry says water exerts pressure on the bottom surface of the bucket as well as on the walls, but Robert says water exerts pressure only on the walls of the bucket. Choose the correct option.

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Solution

Harry's statement is correct. Liquids exert pressure in all directions at any given depth. Hence, water exerts pressure on the bottom surface of the bucket as well as on the walls of the bucket.

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