BECE Science 2020 Paper

Concept:Pressure in a liquid at rest depends on depth and density, not on the area or shape of the container.Explanation:For a liquid, pressure is given by $P = h\rho g$, where $h$ is the depth, $\rho$ is the density, and $g$ is gravity.So, pressure increases with depth, not decreases.Thus, statement I is wrong and statement II is correct.The formula for liquid pressure does not contain the area of the container.Hence, pressure in a fluid does not depend on the area, so statement III is correct.Statements II and III are correct.Answer:D. II and III only