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The pressure exerted by the molecules of a gas at any point on a wall in any direction in equilibrium state is

A

equal

B

greaer in horizontal direction

C

lesser in vertically upward direction due to opposing gravitaional force.

D

greater in vertically downward direction due to the gravitaional force.

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