A vertical wall is subjected to a pressure due to one kind of liquid, on one of its sides. Which of the following statement is correct?

A The pressure on the wall at the liquid level is minimum
B The pressure on the bottom of the wall is maximum
C The pressure on the wall at the liquid level is zero, and on the bottom of the wall is maximum
D The pressure on the bottom of the wall is zero

Correct Answer: The pressure on the wall at the liquid level is zero, and on the bottom of the wall is maximum

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