Question

Pressure exerted by a liquid at some point is independent of:

• A. Density of liquid
• B. Height of liquid
• C. Acceleration due to gravity
• D. Area of cross-section

Answer 1

The correct option is D

Area of cross-section

Explanation for the correct option

1. Pressure, $P=\rho gh$
2. Pressure is directly proportional to the density (ρ).
3. Pressure depends on acceleration due to gravity (g).
4. Pressure is directly proportional to the height (h).
5. Pressure is independent of the area of the cross-section.

Hence, option (d) will be correct.