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The hydrostatic pressure exerted by a li...

The hydrostatic pressure exerted by a liquid does not depend upon the

A

depth of the liquid

B

density of the air

C

acceleration due to gravity

D

volume of the liquid

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The correct Answer is:
D
P=`rhogh`
`:.` P depends upon `rho`,g and h but it does not depend upon the volume of the liquid.
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