**Pascal's law** states that pressure applied at any point of an enclosed fluid at rest:
ADecreases with distance from the application point
BIs transmitted equally and undiminished to every point of the fluid and to the walls of the container
CActs only along the direction of applied force
DDoubles at greater depth
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: B. Is transmitted equally and undiminished to every point of the fluid and to the walls of the container
Pascal's law: pressure in an enclosed incompressible fluid is transmitted equally in all directions (neglecting gravity effects on the fluid's own weight). Basis for hydraulic lift, hydraulic brakes, etc.
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