Where does a liquid exert pressure when stored in a container?

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A Only on the bottom of the container
B Only on the sides of the container
C On both the bottom and the walls of the container
D Only on the top surface

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Answer: C. On both the bottom and the walls of the container

Unlike solids that only push downward, liquids flow and push outward in all directions. Therefore, a liquid exerts pressure on the container's base as well as its side walls.

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