Pick out the wrong statement.
(A) In a static mass of liquid, the pressure at a point is the same for all
liquids
(B) Pressure decreases exponentially with elevation in an isothermal
atmosphere
(C) Atmospheric pressure = absolute pressure ‒ gage pressure
(D) As per Pascal's law, the pressure at a point in a static or uniformly
moving fluid is equal in all directions

1 Answer

Answer :

(A) In a static mass of liquid, the pressure at a point is the same for all
liquids

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