Which of the following statements about fluids is true?

Practice Questions

Q1
Which of the following statements about fluids is true?
  1. Fluids can only flow in one direction
  2. Fluids have a definite shape
  3. Fluids can exert pressure in all directions
  4. Fluids are incompressible

Questions & Step-by-Step Solutions

Which of the following statements about fluids is true?
  • Step 1: Understand what a fluid is. A fluid is a substance that can flow, like liquids and gases.
  • Step 2: Learn about pressure. Pressure is the force applied to a surface divided by the area of that surface.
  • Step 3: Recognize that fluids can exert pressure. This means that fluids can push against surfaces.
  • Step 4: Note that fluids exert pressure in all directions. This is different from solids, which mainly exert pressure in one direction.
  • Step 5: Conclude that the statement about fluids exerting pressure in all directions is true.
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