Which of the Following Five Statements, Concerning the Upper Surface

question 81

Multiple Choice

Which of the following five statements, concerning the upper surface pressure of a liquid, is FALSE?

• A)it is independent of the surface area
• B)it is the same for all points on that surface
• C)it would not increase if the liquid depth were increased
• D)it would increase if the liquid density were increased
• E)it would increase if the atmospheric pressure increased

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