Multiple choice

Why does fluid in a container exert pressure on all sides of the inner wall of the container?

  1. Fluid has more volume

  2. Fluid has more weight

  3. Fluid has no fixed shape

  4. Fluid is pushed up and towards the wall

  5. None of these

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Yes, fluid exerts pressure in all directions over the inner wall of a container in which they are kept because fluids have no definite shape.