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Question
Select the correct option.
Pressure at a point inside a liquid does not depend on
Options
The depth of the point below the surface of the liquid
The nature of the liquid
The acceleration due to gravity at that point
The shape of the containing vessel
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Solution
The shape of the containing vessel
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