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Q · Fluid MechanicsMedium · 45s
The pressure at a point in a static fluid is:
TopicFluid Mechanics
Question Typemultiple choice
DifficultyMedium
Marking+1 / −0.33
Test Duration30 min
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In a static fluid, pressure is isotropic, meaning it acts equally in all directions at a point (Pascal’s Law).
Final Answer: Option B - The same in all directions