Question

Pressure applied on liquids is transmitted with undiminished force:

• A. in downward direction only
• B. upward direction only
• C. sides of containing vessel
• D. in all direction

Answer 1

The correct option is D

in all direction

1. Liquid has weight, and hence exerts pressure at the base of containing vessel, much like the solids.
2. It has been found that if pressure is applied on an enclosed mass of fluid, it is transmitted throughout the liquid undiminished.

Hence, the correct answer is option (D).