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The direction of the force exerted on a surface by a liquid at rest is

A

normal to the surface

B

parallel to the surface

C

tangential to the surface

D

`30^@` to the surface

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The direction of the force exerted against a surface by a fluid at rest is normal or perpendicular to the surface
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