Statement I : A dam for water reservoir is built thicker at bottom than at the top.
Statement II : Pressure of water is very large at the bottom.

Easy

A

If both statement I and statement II are true and statement II is the correct explanation of statement I.
B

If both statement I and statement II are true but statement II is not the correct explanation of statement I.
C

If statement I is true but statement II is false
D

If both statement I and statement II are false

Solution

With increase in depth the pressure increases from the formula P $\infty$ h Therefore, the force perpendicular to the wall of dam increases. Hence, the dam must have greater strength at base than at top. Due to this dam are made ticker at the base than at the top.

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