Question

What is meant by pressure exerted by a liquid? How does it differ from the pressure exerted by a solid?

Answer 1

1. The pressure exerted by a column of liquid on the vessel in which it is kept is known as the pressure exerted by a liquid.
2. The main difference between the pressure exerted by a solid and a liquid is in the direction.
3. Solids exert pressure in only one direction while liquids exert pressure in all directions.