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If the system is not in free fall, which of the following statements are true about hydrostatic pressure?
(i) In a liquid points at different depths can never be at same pressure.
(ii) In a liquid points at different depths may be at same pressure.
(iii) In different liquids points at same depth can never be at same pressure.
(iv) In different liquids points at same depth can be at same pressure.
(v) In different liquids points at different depths can be at same pressure.

a
(i, ii)
b
(i, iii, iv)
c
(ii, iii, v)
d
(i, iii, v)

detailed solution

Correct option is D

P = ρ g h in  a liquid at a depth.

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