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MCQ
The pressure at a point inside a liquid depends on:
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A the depth and the density of the liquid
B only the shape of the container
C the colour of the liquid
D only the surface area of the liquid
Explanation

Hydrostatic pressure P = h x rho x g depends only on depth, liquid density and g.

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