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Pressure exerted at any point of an enclosed liquid is transmitted

A

towards the sides of vessel

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towards the base of the vessel

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C

in all directions

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D

none of these

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Solution

The correct option is C in all directions
The pressure exerted at any point of an enclosed liquid is in all direction.
The pressure exerted depends on the depth of the liquid.
The pressure exerted by the liquid increases with increase in depth.
Also, at a given depth the pressure is transmitted in all directions.

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