A cube is 10 cm on an edge is suspended in water.The pressure
A)is greatest on the bottom.
B)is greatest on the top.
C)is greatest on the sides.
D)is the same everywhere.
E)is the same on top and bottom but not the sides.

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According to Pascal's law, pressure at any depth in a fluid is equal in all directions. Therefore, the pressure on the bottom of the cube, which is at a greater depth than the sides or top, will be greater.

A Cube Is 10 Cm on an Edge Is Suspended