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What happens to the pressure of a liquid at a given depth if the density of the liquid increases?

A. It decreases
B. It increases✓ Correct Answer
C. It remains unchanged
D. It becomes zero

💡 Solution & Explanation

Hydrostatic pressure inside a liquid is directly proportional to its density, depth, and acceleration due to gravity as expressed by the formula pressure equals density times gravity times height. An increase in liquid density therefore results in a direct proportional increase in pressure at any given depth. General science concepts regarding fluid pressure are regular features in competitive exams.

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