In the following questions, a statement of assertion is followed by a statement of reason. Mark the correct choice as
(a) If both assertion and reason are true and reason is the correct explanation of assertion.
(b) If both assertion and reason are true but reason is not the correct explanation of assertion.
(c ) If assertion is true but reason is false.
(d) If assertion and reason are false.
Q. A solid sphere placed in the fluid under high pressure is compressed uniformly on all sides.
Reason: The volume of solid sphere will decrease with change of geometrical shape.

Answer

C

Explanation

The force applied by the fluid acts in perpendicular direction at each point of the surface and the body is said to be under hydraulic compression. This leads to decrease in its volume without any change of its geometrical shape.