Which of the following statements is / are correct for pressure exerted by liquids?

It depends upon depth.

It depends upon the shape and size of the container.

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A liquid contained in a vessel exerts pressure on its wall and bottom

Pressure at a point in a liquid depends upon its depth.
Pressure of a liquid is the same in all the directions at the same depth.
Pressure of a liquid doesn’t depend upon the shape and the size of the container.
Pressure applied to the liquid is transmitted equally in all the directions.

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Only 1 A liquid contained in a vessel exerts pressure on its wall and bottom

Pressure at a point in a liquid depends upon its depth.
Pressure of a liquid is the same in all the directions at the same depth.
Pressure of a liquid doesn’t depend upon the shape and the size of the container.
Pressure applied to the liquid is transmitted equally in all the directions.

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