8th Class Science Force and Pressure Question Bank Force and Pressure

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    There are three tins filled with water and have holes of the same size as shown in figure.  Which of the following options is correctly identifies true (T) and false (F) for the given statements?
    (i)   The farthest spout is from the middle hole in case (a).
    (ii) The stream of water falls out the farthest through the upper hole in case (b).
    (iii) The farthest spout is from the lowest hole in case (c).
     

    A)
    (i) (ii) (iii)
    T T T
     

    B)
    (i) (ii) (iii)
    F T T
     

    C)
    (i) (ii) (iii)
    F F T
     

    D)
    (i) (ii) (iii)
    F F F
     

    Correct Answer: C

    Solution :

    The pressure exerted by water in all directions is the same at the same depth. The pressure of the water increases with depth and is independent of the size or shape of the container.


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