Question

Pressure is exerted by solids and liquids but not by gases.

• A. True
• B. False

Answer 1

The correct option is B False

1. All the states of matter whether solid, liquid, or gas exert pressure.
2. The only difference is that solid exert pressure only in the down direction due to its gravitational force/weight.
3. While fluids i.e. liquids and gases exert pressure in all directions.
4. Hence, all the states of matter whether it is solid, liquid or gas exert pressure.

Hence, the given statement is false.