Which of the Following Statements About Pascal's Principle Is True

question 5

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about Pascal's principle is true?

• A)It is valid only for incompressible fluids
• B)It explains why light objects float
• C)It explains why the pressure is greater at the bottom of a lake than at the surface
• D)It is valid only for objects that are less dense than water
• E)None of the above is true

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Definitions:

Felsic

Refers to igneous rocks that are rich in silica and light in color, including granite and rhyolite.

Mafic Magma

Refers to a type of magma that is rich in magnesium and iron, characterized by its dark color and low viscosity.

Subduction Zones

Areas where one tectonic plate is being forced down into the mantle by another plate, often associated with volcanic activity and earthquakes.

Decompression Melting

The process where rock melts due to a decrease in pressure as it rises closer to the Earth's surface, without an increase in temperature.