The pressure at a point in the liquid acts only in downward direction.

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The correct option is B False
The pressure at a point in the liquid acts in all directions. When holes are placed in different directions to a beaker, water rushes out indicating that pressure acts in all possible directions.

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The pressure at a point in the liquid acts only in downward direction.

The correct option is B FalseThe pressure at a point in the liquid acts in all directions. When holes are placed in different directions to a beaker, water rushes out indicating that pressure acts in all possible directions.

The correct option is B False
The pressure at a point in the liquid acts in all directions. When holes are placed in different directions to a beaker, water rushes out indicating that pressure acts in all possible directions.