JEE Main202310 Apr 2023Morning ShiftPhysicsMechanical Properties of FluidsActual
Given below are two statements: Statement I: Pressure in a reservoir of water is same at all points at the same level of water. Statement II: The pressure applied to enclosed water is transmitted in all directions equally. In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below:
Options
- ABoth Statement I and Statement II are false
- BStatement I is true but Statement II is false
- CStatement I is false but Statement II is true
- DBoth Statement I and Statement II are true
Correct answer
D. Both Statement I and Statement II are true
Step-by-step solution
Pressure in a static fluid will be same at each point on same horizontal level. P = P 0 + ρ g h where P 0 is atmospheric pressure. Pascal's law states that pressure applied to enclosed water is transmitted equally in all directions. Hence, both the statements are true and this is the right option.