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The pressure exerted by a liquid column at the bottom of the liquid container is

A

does not depend on the area of cross-section of container.

B

dependent on the density of the liquid.

C

equal in all directions.

D

All the above are true

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The correct Answer is:
D
Pressure in a fluid P=hpg
`:.P proph,P prop pand'P'` is equal in all directions at a point.
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